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!
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!
Prepare a large pot of water and bring to a simmer. Add enough salt to make it "salty like the sea."
While water is heating, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
Blanch all green vegetables (kale, carrot/radish tops, basil, and parsley) in the simmering water for approximately 45 seconds.
Immediately transfer blanched greens to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Remove greens from ice bath and squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
Transfer squeezed greens to a high-powered blender or food processor.
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.
In a separate bowl, combine the filtered lemon juice, salt, and coriander.
Add the blended pesto to the bowl with the lemon juice mixture.
Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Recipe Notes
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.
A vibrant, refreshing Carrot Citrus Spritzer blending fresh carrot juice with zesty lemon and orange. This vitamin-rich drink can be enjoyed as a morning energizer, afternoon refreshment, or as a base for a creative cocktail. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients!
A vibrant, refreshing Carrot Citrus Spritzer blending fresh carrot juice with zesty lemon and orange. This vitamin-rich drink can be enjoyed as a morning energizer, afternoon refreshment, or as a base for a creative cocktail. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients!
Prepare the carrots: Wash, peel, and trim the carrots. Cut into pieces small enough to fit through your juicer.
Juice the carrots: Feed the carrot pieces through a juicer and collect the fresh carrot juice in a container.
Prepare the citrus: Peel the lemon and orange, removing as much of the white pith as possible to avoid bitterness.
Juice the citrus: Juice the lemon and orange using a citrus juicer or by hand.
Strain the juices: Pour the citrus juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp or seeds. This will create a smoother final drink.
Muddle the mint: Place 3-4 mint leaves in the bottom of a glass and gently muddle (press with a muddler or the back of a spoon) to release the oils and aroma.
Combine the juices: Pour the carrot juice and strained citrus juices over the muddled mint in the glass. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
Garnish: Add a fresh sprig of mint or cilantro and a slice of orange or lemon to the rim of the glass.
Serving Options
For a spritzer: Top with chilled sparkling water and add ice if desired
For straight juice: Serve as is for a more concentrated flavor
For a cocktail: Add 1.5 oz (45ml) of vodka, gin, or white rum
Tips
For best flavor, serve immediately while fresh
If making ahead, store the juice mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
For a sweeter drink, add a small amount of honey or agave syrup
For an extra refreshing twist, add a few thin slices of cucumber
Recipe Notes
Carrot Citrus Spritzer
Enjoy this vitamin-packed, refreshing beverage as a healthy morning starter or afternoon pick-me-up
These zippy, crunchy pickled chard stems transform kitchen scraps into treasure! With a perfect balance of spice and tang, these vibrant treats will make your taste buds do a happy dance. Add them to sandwiches or munch straight from the jar – you'll never toss those colorful stems again!
These zippy, crunchy pickled chard stems transform kitchen scraps into treasure! With a perfect balance of spice and tang, these vibrant treats will make your taste buds do a happy dance. Add them to sandwiches or munch straight from the jar – you'll never toss those colorful stems again!
Discover this fresh spin on Southern flavors with black eyed pea collard wraps - featuring homemade hummus, honey-roasted veggies, and a creamy herb dressing. Quick, healthy, and delicious!
Discover this fresh spin on Southern flavors with black eyed pea collard wraps - featuring homemade hummus, honey-roasted veggies, and a creamy herb dressing. Quick, healthy, and delicious!
Peel and chop them into small cubes about 1cm in size.
Grate the zest off the orange and then take off the white pith and slice into the segments so you get the flesh without any of the membrane. Reserve any juice you can.
Put all the ingredients into a pan and heat slowly to dissolve sugar. Raise heat to boiling then lower to a simmer and cook for approximately an hour until all fruit is soft. Use a potato masher to break it down.
Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
Spoon into sterilized jars and pop on the lids.
Once opened it will keep for up to a month in the fridge.
