Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
A delicious way to reduce food waste, Beet Greens & Carrot Top Pesto is packed with fresh, earthy flavors and vibrant nutrients! 🌱✨ This pesto transforms commonly discarded vegetable tops into a nutty, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying sauce perfect for pasta, roasted veggies, or as a dip.
Ingredients For Beet Greens & Carrot Top Pesto�
🔥For the Pesto:
☑ 1 cup beet greens, washed & chopped 🌿
☑ 1 cup carrot tops, washed & chopped 🥕
☑ ¼ cup toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds 🌰
☑ 2 cloves garlic 🧄
☑ ½ cup olive oil 🫒
☑ ¼ cup grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for vegan) 🧀
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 lemon juice 🍋
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper ✨
🔥For Serving:
☑ Cooked pasta 🍝
☑ Crusty bread for dipping 🥖
☑ Roasted vegetables 🌽
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Beet Greens & Carrot Top Pesto�
🔥 Step 1: Blend the Pesto
1️⃣ In a food processor, combine beet greens, carrot tops, toasted walnuts, and garlic.
2️⃣ Pulse until finely chopped, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending.
3️⃣ Add Parmesan (or nutritional yeast), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, blending until smooth.
🔥 Step 2: Adjust & Store
1️⃣ Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
2️⃣ If too thick, add a little more olive oil or water to reach the desired consistency.
🔥 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Toss with fresh pasta, spread on crusty bread, or drizzle over roasted veggies.
2️⃣ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Bold, bright, and completely waste-free—Beet Greens & Carrot Top Pesto is the ultimate sustainable sauce! 🥕✨ Try it today and make the most of every ingredient! 🚀
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