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Carrot Top Mint Pesto

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Serves:

8

About the Recipe

Don't throw away those carrot top greens! Turn them into a healthy and dairy free carrot top mint pesto to put on other vegetables, noodles, or your favorite protein.

Ingredients

  • Washed carrot top greens from one bunch (large stems removed), about 1 cup

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint

  • 1/4 cup walnuts, optional

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

  1. Place the carrot tops, mint, walnuts, garlic, and lemon in a food processor and pulse until combined.

  2. Slowly add the olive oil until it reaches your desired consistency.

  3. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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