Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 250
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 387 mg
Total: 45 min
Active: 25 min
- 12 to 14 medium carrots with tops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 5 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sweet curry powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Trim and set aside the carrot tops. Place the carrots in a large bowl, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, curry powder, and salt. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and roast for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a food processor, pulse the walnuts a few times until broken into small pieces. Add the basil, reserved carrot tops, honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup cold water. Pulse until blended but not completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick or chunky, add another tablespoon of olive oil or 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen. Transfer to a medium bowl and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Place the roasted carrots on a serving platter. Stir the apple cider vinegar into the pesto and spoon the pesto over the carrots.
Transform humble carrots into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that celebrates every part of the vegetable! Carrot tops bring a fresh, grassy zingtaste them first to savor their unique sweet or bitter notes, then use about 3/4 cup of the tender leaves after trimming and washing. The caramelized brown sugar glaze and honey-kissed pesto, swirling with basil and crunchy walnuts, create an irresistible balance. This nose-to-tail gem shines as a showstopping appetizer or snackwhip it up and watch it disappear!
