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Carrot Top Pesto


Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrot tops
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast, to make vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients except olive oil to the food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Scrape down sides of bowl; slowly drizzle in olive oil while pulsing pesto.
  3. Spoon into a glass jar and top with enough olive oil so pesto is completely covered.
  4. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.