Roasted Carrots With Basil Pesto Recipes

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP PESTO

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Trim and reserve the carrot tops. In a large bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the curry powder and salt. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and roast 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and cool.
In the food processor, pulse the walnuts a few times to break them up. Add the basil, carrot tops, honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup cold water. Pulse until combined but not completely smooth. If dry or too chunky, add another tablespoon olive oil or 1 to 2 tablespoons water to loosen. Transfer to a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning.
Transfer the carrots to a serving platter. Stir the vinegar into the pesto and spoon the pesto over the roasted carrots.

Ingredients

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

3-INGREDIENT ROASTED CARROTS WITH PISTACHIO PESTO

Often unused carrot tops shine in a nutty pesto drizzled over sweet roasted carrots.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories Carrot Pistachio Basil Side Roast Sauce Spring 3-Ingredient Recipes Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-Ingredient Roasted Carrots with Pistachio Pesto image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until carrots are golden brown and tender, 25-35 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, pulse 1/4 cup pistachios in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Add carrot tops and 2 cups basil. Pulse until a coarse purée forms. Add remaining 1/2 cup oil and pulse until combined; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Transfer carrots to a platter. Drizzle with pesto, then top with basil leaves and remaining 1/4 cup pistachios.

Ingredients

2 pounds young carrots, trimmed, peeled, plus 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot tops
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted pistachios, divided
2 cups (loosely packed) basil leaves, plus more for serving

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CILANTRO-WALNUT PESTO

Lightly baked and lightly flavored, this carrot dish uses cilantro, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese and basil. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Roasted Carrots with Cilantro-Walnut Pesto image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Pulse the first 6 ingredients in a small food processor until finely chopped. Continue processing, gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Drizzle carrots with herb mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound medium carrots, halved lengthwise