Ever wonder what to do with leafy greens carrot tops? Make a carrot top gremolata (that you can serve on sautéed, roasted or grilled carrots). Where can you get carrots that still have their tops? In Ottawa, at the Lansdowne Farmers Market.
Ingredients:
- Leafy green carrot tops – 1 bunch (stems removed)
- Lemon – zest and juice from 1 lemon
- Garlic – 2 cloves crushed
- Basil (fresh) – a generous handful
- Olive oil – a few tablespoons
- Walnuts – Chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
- In a food processor or blender with a blade attachment, add carrot tops, basil and garlic. Chop until fine.
- Add chopped walnuts and pulse
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Serve with sautéed, roasted or grilled carrots.
Graham Beaton is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in downtown Ottawa at Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre.
