This side dish is loaded with vibrant, seasonal colors and flavors.
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Honey-Roasted Carrots & Beets + Carrot-Top & Marcona Almond Pesto
by Dishing Up the Dirt
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients
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
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425F
- 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!)
- 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.
- 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.
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