Carrot Top Herb Sauce

Don't toss those carrot tops! This vibrant, herb-packed green sauce transforms carrot greens into a creamy, flavorful sauce that's perfect for pasta, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Sauce

Cuisine Vegan

Servings ¼ cup servings

Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups carrot top greens, packed washed (use the tender leaves and thin stems; remove thick, woody stems)
1 cup raw cashews*
½ small sweet onion
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons white miso paste
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeño seeds removed
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water plus more as needed (up to 1⅓ cups)
salt to taste

Instructions

Wash the carrot tops thoroughly and remove any thick or woody stems, keeping the tender leaves.
Add the carrot tops, basil, cashews, onion, garlic, oregano, white miso, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, jalapeño, pepper and 1 cup of water to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add additional water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce before adding salt, as the miso already contributes saltiness. Season with salt to taste. If you'd like a brighter flavor, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

*If you don't have a high-speed blender, soak the raw cashews in hot water for 20–30 minutes, then drain before blending. This will create an extra-smooth, creamy sauce.

Gluten-Free Tip: To keep this recipe gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free white miso paste and, if needed, certified gluten-free nutritional yeast.

Serving Ideas

Toss with warm pasta.
Spoon over roasted vegetables or potatoes.
Drizzle over grain bowls or salads.
Spread on sandwiches and wraps.
Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables or crackers.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Course Sauce

Cuisine Vegan

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword sauce

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