Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto

By attosa [1,244 Posts, 5,388 Comments]

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch small carrots with tops, cleaned and dried
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 Tbsp pine nuts
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• squeeze of lemon and some of its zest

Steps:

1. Cut off the greens tops of the carrots. Place carrots in a large pan over high heat with enough water to cover the bottom. When water starts boiling, cover and simmer on low for about 8 minutes.

2. While the carrots are cooking, 2 cups of the carrot greens in a food processor with the rest of the ingredients.

3. Puree well, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the processor.

4. Drain the water from the carrots, add a bit of oil and butter to the pan and roast carrots until a bit browned.

5. Toss the carrots with the pesto and serve.

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