Roasted Carrots & Beets + Carrot-Top Pesto

Honey-Roasted Carrots & Beets + Carrot-Top & Marcona Almond Pesto

by Dishing Up the Dirt

Prep Time: 15 minutes  |  Cook Time: 30 minutes  |  Serves: 4

Pesto

• 1 cup carrots leaves (from about 1 small bunch of carrots)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup marcona almonds
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste

Honey Roasted Veggies

• 1 bunch of carrots, tops removed and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 bunch of beets, tops removed (save for another use) and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup lightly toasted and chopped marcona almonds for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 425F
2. Roughy chopped the carrot tops and parsley. Add the greens to a food processor along with the almonds and garlic. Process until a smooth paste forms. With the motor running add the lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt (if you’re almonds were pre-salted add less!)
3. In a large bowl toss the chopped carrots and beets with the oil and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast until the veggies are fork tender and lightly browned. About 25-30 minutes. Toss halfway through cooking.
4. Place the veggies on a platter and drizzle with the pesto, chopped almonds and additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• Use this recipe as a guide
• Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary
• Cooking times will vary from kitchen to kitchen
• Vegan: swap maple syrup for honey

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Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.