Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto
Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto is a gluten free side dish. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 258 calories, 3g of protein, and 21g of fat. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, parmesan, garlic clove, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim carrot tops, leaving some stem attached. Measure out 2 cups carrot tops and set aside; reserve any remaining carrot tops for another use.
Toss carrots and vegetable oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are golden brown and tender, 25-35 minutes.
Pulse garlic and nuts in a food processor until a coarse paste forms.
Add basil, Parmesan, and reserved carrot tops; process until a coarse purée forms.
Add olive oil and pulse until combined; season with salt and pepper.
Serve carrots with pesto.
DO AHEAD: Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface; chill. Carrots can be roasted 4 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.