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carrot noodles with carrot-top pesto and pistachios

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the pesto*
  • 2 cups carrot green leaves
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • water as needed to thin out
  • *for the carrot noodles*
  • 4 cups spiralized carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2-3 tablespoon pistachios crushed

Instructions

  • First, prepare the pesto. Combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy. Add in a little bit of water to thin out the pesto if it's too thick. If storing for later, transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid, and pour a thin layer of EVOO on top. This will keep it from going bad!
  • When ready to serve, prepare the carrot noodles. Use a spiralizer to cut the carrots - big carrots tend to work much better for this!
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add in the carrot noodles and season with garlic salt. Cook until noodles are slightly softened and golden brown.
  • Toss carrot noodles with some of the pesto and top with pistachio pieces. Enjoy!