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Carrot Top and Walnut Pesto
Pantry Staples · 3 January 2018

Carrot Top and Walnut Pesto

This is the classic pesto, with a couple of twists. The green tops of carrots have a spice to them that is similar to rocket, or arugula. I like to save them in the freezer until I have enough to make this batch of pesto. The measurements are not specific, but more of a guideline. Taste as you go and keep adjusting until it is to your liking. Pine nuts are the classic ingredient, so if you're not a fan of walnuts, feel free to swap them out.

We add pesto to everything as it gives a gorgeous flavour boost to everything - tossed through pasta, as a base for pizzas, on toast with poached eggs, thinned down for salad dressing... the options are endless!

Ingredients

  • 2x handful carrot tops, stalks picked
  • 1x handful toasted walnuts
  • 1x handful grated parmesan
  • 3x cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

Notes

This also freezes well in either ice cube trays or containers.

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