Carrot Top & Basil Pesto
Carrot tops are often discarded, but they are actually edible and can be used to make delicious pesto!
This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 10 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.
Carrot Top & Basil Pesto
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash and dry the carrot tops and basil leaves.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the carrot tops, basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
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Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
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If desired, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
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Serve the carrot top and basil pesto with pasta, bread, or as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
