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Peruvian Carrot Pesto


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  • Author: Camille Styles
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Description

This Peruvian Carrot Pesto is the perfect spread for crackers, bread, or veggies for dipping!


Ingredients

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2 cups cilantro leaves and stems 1 cup parsley leaves 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Organic Peruvian Seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 pounds of carrots, scrubbed and stems removed 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°. Halve carrots lengthwise, then cut into pieces about 3-inches long.

Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until softened and browned, 15–20 minutes; let cool slightly.

Make the cilantro pesto by adding cilantro, parsley, garlic, pumpkin seeds, lime juice, Peruvian Seasoning, remaining olive oil in a blender, and blending until well-combined. I like to leave it a tiny bit chunky so you can see the flecks of the herbs.

Add the carrots to the blender with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and purée into a chunky paste. Add a little water if you need to thin it. Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies for dipping!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8