Best Roasted Carrots And Beets With Pecan Pesto Recipes

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EASY ROASTED CARROTS WITH PECAN PESTO



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Easy Roasted Carrots with Pecan Pesto are the perfect side dish for all your spring meals. Fresh spring carrots are roasted until soft and sweet and then tossed in a super easy pecan and spinach pesto. The recipe yields quite a bit, so you'll have plenty of leftovers to nibble on the rest of the week.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 lbs whole carrots
1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups packed baby spinach
1 large garlic clove
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Peel carrots and slice into 1/3-inch pieces on a bias. Add carrots, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Spread on two large rimmed baking sheets. (You want to put them on two so they roast and don't steam.) Roast for 8 minutes, and use a spoon to toss the carrots. Roast another 8-10 minutes until carrots are slightly brown and soft, but not mushy.
  • While the carrots cook, make the pesto. Spread the pecans on a small baking sheet or skillet. Place in the oven and roast for 5 minutes until slightly toasted. Add to the food processor. Once the nuts are cool, add the spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to the food processor as well. Pulse until the mixture becomes a loose paste. While pulsing the mixer, slowly drizzle in remaining three tablespoons of olive oil. Scrape the sides of the processor down and pulse one more time. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the carrots are done, transfer to the same bowl you used earlier. Add the pesto. Toss until the carrots are completely coated. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, garnish with pecans and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 494 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 11 g

ROASTED CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP PESTO



Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH PESTO



Roasted Carrots with Pesto image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Slice 2 bunches carrots (with greens); chop 1 cup of the greens. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F, tossing once, until tender, 20 minutes. Puree the carrot greens (or 1 cup chopped basil) with 1/4 cup each olive oil, grated parmesan and mint leaves, 1 garlic clove and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt. Top the carrots with the pesto and chopped hazelnuts.

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