Combine carrot tops, basil leaves, arugula, garlic, lemon juice, and almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add red pepper flakes, season with kosher salt and black pepper. Pulse to incorporate.
While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil in a streaky stream.
Transfer to bowl and stir in parmesan and lemon zest.
Recipe Notes
Use pesto on pasta, sauteed vegetables, or in scrambled eggs!
Pesto can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Try freezing pesto in ice cube trays for already portioned single servings to use all season. Frozen pesto will keep for up to 1 month.
Trim stalk ends of the green beans and snap peas. Blanch green beans in large pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain and place them directly into bowl with ice water to stop them from cooking further. Drain and set aside
Repeat with the sugar snaps, only blanch one minute
Roughly chop almonds, toast slightly on skillet or in the oven
In small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, orange zest and salt & pepper. Set dressing aside
Combine baby mustard greens, green beans, snap peas, and hot peppers in large mixing bowl then toss with dressing
Garnish with almonds and chives, seasoned as needed with sea salt and pepper. Enjoy!
