Carrot Top and Kale Pesto

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This Carrot Top and Kale Pesto is an original recipe created for Recipe for Success by our Resident Chef of the Month, Chef Kerby Martin of Vibrant.

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From trash to treasure! This vibrant, waste-reducing Carrot Top and Kale Pesto transforms often-discarded carrot tops into a brilliant green sauce that'll make your pasta sing, your sandwiches pop, and your dinner guests wonder about your secret ingredient. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh flavor, this isn't just another pesto—it's a delicious revolution in your kitchen!
Servings Prep Time
12-16 1/4 cup per person 25-40 minutes
Cook Time
11-17 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-16 1/4 cup per person 25-40 minutes
Cook Time
11-17 minutes
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Carrot Top and Kale Pesto
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From trash to treasure! This vibrant, waste-reducing Carrot Top and Kale Pesto transforms often-discarded carrot tops into a brilliant green sauce that'll make your pasta sing, your sandwiches pop, and your dinner guests wonder about your secret ingredient. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh flavor, this isn't just another pesto—it's a delicious revolution in your kitchen!
Servings Prep Time
12-16 1/4 cup per person 25-40 minutes
Cook Time
11-17 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-16 1/4 cup per person 25-40 minutes
Cook Time
11-17 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 1/4 cup per person
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Instructions
  1. Prepare a large pot of water and bring to a simmer. Add enough salt to make it "salty like the sea."
  2. While water is heating, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
  3. Blanch all green vegetables (kale, carrot/radish tops, basil, and parsley) in the simmering water for approximately 45 seconds.
  4. Immediately transfer blanched greens to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  5. Remove greens from ice bath and squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
  6. Transfer squeezed greens to a high-powered blender or food processor.
  7. Begin blending the greens while slowly streaming in olive oil until you achieve a smooth consistency. Remember that the lemon juice will thin the mixture further.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine the filtered lemon juice, salt, and coriander.
  9. Add the blended pesto to the bowl with the lemon juice mixture.
  10. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  11. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
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Carrot Top and Kale Pesto

Transform kitchen scraps into culinary gold with this vibrant Carrot Top + Kale Pesto. Nutrient-rich, zero-waste, and bursting with fresh flavor.

An original recipe created for Recipe for Success by our Resident Chef of the Month, Chef Kerby Martin of Vibrant.

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Roasted Carrot and Beet Labneh Topped with Gremolata

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Roasted Carrot and Beet Labneh Topped with Gremolata
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6 People
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6 People
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Carrots
Carrot & Beet Top Gremolata
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  1. Beet Labneh: ·Pre heat oven to 400°F. ·Wrap cleaned beets in foil and place in oven. Bake time depends on the size of the beet. ·A paring knife should easily slide through the beet when fully cooked. Also, the skin of the beet should easily slide off. ·Let cool for 10 minutes. Then slide the skin of the beets off. ·Blend until smooth in a blender or food processor. Then add labneh, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Beet & Carrot Top Gremolata: ·Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix well (if pre-chopped). Or process everything in a food processor, being careful to only pulse the machine to keep the mixture “chunky” Notes: ·Use orange zest instead of lemon in the gremolata. ·Use the gremolata over fish, pasta, or to top a salad. ·Extra carrots can be blended and made into a soup
Roast the Carrots
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place unpeeled carrots on foil or parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle EVOO over carrots and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast until a paring knife slides easily through the thickest part of the carrots.
Beet Labneh
  1. Wrap cleaned beets in foil and place in oven. Bake time depends on the size of the beet.
  2. A paring knife should easily slide through the beet when fully cooked. Also, the skin of the beet should easily slide off.
  3. Let cool for 10 minutes. Then slide the skin of the beets off.
  4. Blend until smooth in a blender or food processor. Then add labneh, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Beet & Carrot Top Gremolata
  1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix well (if pre-chopped). Or process everything in a food processor, being careful to only pulse the machine to keep the mixture “chunky”
Recipe Notes

Use orange zest instead of lemon in the gremolata.
Use the gremolata over fish, pasta, or to top a salad.
Extra carrots can be blended and made into a soup

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Parsley Glazed Carrots

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Recipe inspired by Pierre Franey, New York Times

Parsley Glazed Carrots
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Servings Prep Time
2-4 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2-4 15 minutes
Parsley Glazed Carrots
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2-4 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2-4 15 minutes
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  1. Place carrots in a saucepan and add salt, pepper, honey, water, lemon juice and butter
  2. Cover tightly. Cook over moderately high heat, shaking pan occasionally
  3. Cook until carrots are tender, the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are lightly glazed. Keep an eye on them so they do not burn
  4. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
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Roasted Parsnip Soup + Apple with Pecan Gremolata

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Recipe by VegOut! Challenge Ambassador & Chef Erin O’Leary Stewart of DEFINE Foods

Roasted Parsnip Soup + Apple with Pecan Gremelota
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Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
Roasted Parsnip Soup + Apple with Pecan Gremelota
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4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6 people 10 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Toss the parsnips and apple in a bowl with 1 Tbsp oil, sea salt and black pepper. Spread evenly onto a foil-lined bake sheet and roast until fork tender, about 20- 25 minutes.
  3. To make the Pecan Gremelota, toss the shaved Brussels in a small bowl with the pecans, parsley, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and zest, plus 1 Tbsp olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  4. Transfer the parsnips and apples to a blender. Add the stock and puree until smooth. Add the maple, and season with more salt and pepper. Pour soup into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
  5. To serve, spoon into bowls and season with gremolata.
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Lemon Roasted Salsify

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Lemon Roasted Salsify
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4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40 minutes 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40 minutes 5 minutes
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4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40 minutes 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
40 minutes 5 minutes
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  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. Prepare salsify by rinsing thoroughly. Peel and cut into 2” pieces. (You may want to use gloves because salsify tends to be sticky.) Place salsify in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat the salsify.
  5. Transfer salsify to a parchment lined sheet tray and roast for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove salsify from the oven and sprinkle with parsley.
  7. Roast for another 10 minutes.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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