Maple-Roasted Carrots With Carrot-Top Pesto Recipe

Name: Maple-Roasted Carrots With Carrot-Top Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled carrots with tops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves; 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 sliced almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds unpeeled carrots with tops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Scrub carrots very well and trim, leaving an inch of the green tops attached and reserving greens. Halve any large carrots lengthwise. Arrange in a shallow, foil-lined roasting pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
3
Roast in the preheated oven until tender, stirring once or twice, about 40 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, wash and trim 1 1/2 cups of reserved carrot greens. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add greens; cook until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Remove and blot dry on paper towels.
5
Combine carrot greens, parsley, Parmesan cheese, almonds, lemon zest, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon maple syrup in a food processor. Pulse to chop. With machine running, drizzle in olive oil until well combined. Season pesto with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Drizzle roasted carrots with a little pesto and serve remaining pesto on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds unpeeled carrots with tops, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Maple-Roasted Carrots With Carrot-Top Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maple-Roasted Carrots With Carrot-Top Pesto

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