All About Carrot Greens

It’s tradition. We always make my grandma’s cucumber salad with the first delivery of this cool crisp fruit. Later, we’ll resort to pickles. For now, we’ll crunch away on our favorite sweet and tangy salad.

This incredible carrot recipe receives rave reviews for it’s amazing richness and flavor combinations. The bright and refreshing pesto is wonderful when tossed all over earthy sweet roasted carrots, hearty gnocchi and luscious fluffy ricotta.

Sweet and grassy carrot greens make a highly nutritious addition to this pesto. Spread a large dollop of pesto on your plate and mound roasted squash on top for a beautiful combo.

These savory comforting flaky pastries make a not-so-humble hand pie. Easy but a little time consuming, so make a big batch and freeze the extras. Straight from the freezer to the oven, bake what you need when you don’t have time for anything else.

Carrot greens have the same sweet-earthy taste of carrots but with a hint of vibrant green. You can always use carrot greens much you use parsley, but as the star of this creamy soup, the slightly bitter greens are a show stopper.

Add color and nutrition to mashed potatoes with beautiful, bold, deep green broccoli. Lemon juice adds excitement while the olive oil smooths on a layer of mellow decadence.

Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this salad is fantastic served when the farro is still warm, and packs nicely for lunch on the go. This chewy, nutty whole grain pairs nicely with rich tahini and salty olives.

Green and garlicy, this healthy vinaigrette is tasty with a major punch of fresh carrot greens. Add a clean bright taste to salads, soups, grilled vegetables, or white bean cassoulet.