Carrot Top Chimichurri

Carrot Top Chimichurri

Carrot Top Chimichurri
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No, this is not the comedian Carrot Top’s signature chimichurri recipe. Instead, this recipe is made with actual carrot tops! Carrots don’t typically come with tops, but they usually do if you buy an organic bunch from the store or farmer’s market. And now you have something to make with those lovely, vibrantly green tops.

Chimichurri, for those of you who are unfamiliar with this lovely condiment, is a flavorful herb sauce with roots in both Uruguay and Argentina. It is commonly made with flat-leaf parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, chili flakes, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. It is classically served with beef, but you can serve it with chicken, seafood, pork, beans, eggs, or vegetables. There are, of course, variations depending on the region, and then you have to factor in secret family recipes. You can make your own version with a plethora of greens, but the flavor may change slightly from the original recipe.

Carrot tops have a strong flavor that is somewhat bitter, so you need other ingredients to balance them. Just make sure to remove the delicate carrot leaves and stems from the thicker central ones. You can discard those thicker, central stems. We added cilantro to help balance the intense carrot greens, in addition to dried oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, and a handful of other seasonings. One pro tip that we will give you is to let the minced garlic sit in the vinegar for a few minutes. That will mellow the intense garlicky flavor, and that is a culinary tip from us to you. Now go out there and make some chimichurri!

Carrot Top Chimichurri
  • Prep Time:5m
  • Total Time:5m

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 c carrot tops, minced
  • 1/3 c cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 c green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Add the vinegar and minced garlic to a small mixing bowl and let that sit for a few minutes. This will tame the intensity of the garlic.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well to combine.
  3. Serve and enjoy. Because of the high acid content, this chimichurri will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days.
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