Carrot tops in a pan are tasty to eat even as a side dish. Used in omelets and yet not everyone knows they can be used in cooking. It’s a shame because they are beneficial, rich in vitamin C.
The taste of these carrot tops, also called monk’s beard perhaps because they have a frizzy appearance is difficult to define as a flavor. I tasted them before sautéing them in a pan, and they didn’t seem excellent. Then I found the right way to flavor them. I’ll tell you how. I love trying and discovering new recipes.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs carrots (I used only the leaves, about 10.5 oz)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste sun-dried tomatoes in oil (As desired)
Steps
Separate the green leaf tops from the carrots. Discard any damaged stems and leaves.
Wash the carrot leaves thoroughly in plenty of water two or three times. Boil them in a pot with salted water for three to four minutes. Drain, let cool, and chop the greens.
Prepare a pan with extra virgin olive oil and brown the finely chopped garlic. Add the greens and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cover the pan with a lid and stir occasionally. Add a little water if needed. Cook for about fifteen minutes.
Enjoy the carrot leaves as a side dish paired with fish or other main courses. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it too.
Carrot Tops in a Pan with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Buy carrots with leaves from your trusted greengrocer. They must be fresh and should not look old. If you see them dirty with soil, it’s normal. If, like me, you have any doubts about whether carrot tops can be eaten, ask your greengrocer as I did. Who better than him can guarantee? I ate them anyway and had no problems.
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FAQs
Can carrot leaves be eaten?
If, like me, you have any doubts about whether carrot leaves can be eaten, ask your greengrocer as I did. Who better than him can guarantee? I ate them anyway and had no problems.
Why are they called monk’s beard?
The tufts of carrot leaves resemble the thick, frizzy beard of monks.
How to cook carrot tops?
Carrot tops can be cooked in a pan as a side dish or used to make good omelets. Unfortunately, not everyone knows they can be used in cooking.
