Carrot Top and Almond Oil Pesto

Nothing goes to waste… well, almost!

For many good reasons (economic, environmental, culinary, …), I try to throw away the least possible. As you probably do too…

So today let me introduce my carrot top and almond oil pesto.

I had the idea of this recipe when Huiles Guénard asked me to create an original recipe with an oil of their production. As I chose the almond oil, I wanted my recipe to reflect as much as possible its delicious almond taste. This is where the carrot top came to my mind.

Since its establishment in 1824, the Guénard oil mill has developed a unique expertise in both the selection of raw ingredients and production of artisan oils made from dried fruit and seeds of a very high quality.

In the beginning, only walnut oil was produced through the seasonal availability of walnut kernels from growers in the region of the Cher valley. Then the production was diversified in order to offer a wide range of exceptional oils 100% made in France.

And you know that this rings a bell to me. High quality products, locally manufactured with a sustainable approach.

I was immediately seduced by this oil mill brand and then by its wide range of amazing oils.

In my carrot top and almond oil recipe, this oil does make the difference. Delicate and smooth taste. It’s definitely a gourmet oil! To be honest, I really like olive oil, that I use very often. But here the pesto is perfectly balanced and savory. A more delicate taste than with any other oil…

And since we use carrot tops, the less attractive part of carrots yet very tasty, we fully respect the ingredient and its optimal use.

You can enjoy this pesto several ways: with a vegetable soup, with pastas, with a slice of toasted bread, with raw vegetables or with rolls. Why don’t you give a look to my pesto, almond oil and mimolette rolls? A delight!!