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.
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 |
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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!
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches kale
- 1/4 lb carrot tops (or radish tops)
- 1/4 lb basil
- 3 bunches parsley
- 300-350 g lemon juice
- 1/4 cup coriander
- 1/4 cup 1 tbsp salt
- olive oil (as needed)
Servings: 1/4 cup per person
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Instructions
- 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.
An original recipe created for Recipe for Success by our Resident Chef of the Month, Chef Kerby Martin of Vibrant.
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