Parsley Pesto and Roasted Root Vegetables with Tamsin Herbs and Pesto
Ingredients:
- 50-70 g Tamsin parsley
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- a splash of lemon juice or to taste
- 70-100 g olive oil
- 25 g pecorino cheese
- 40 g walnuts or cashews
Preparation:
- Measure all ingredients into a blender: Tamsin parsley, olive oil, pecorino, walnuts or cashews, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Blend into a pesto – you can leave it slightly coarse for a nice texture.
- If the mixture feels too thick, add a drizzle of olive oil until the consistency is right.
- Taste and adjust the flavor as needed with lemon juice or a pinch of salt.
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator
Roasted Root Vegetables with Tamsin Herbs and Pesto
Ingredients:
- Carrots (no need to peel)
- Parsnip
- Turnip
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried thyme
- Tamsin parsley and dill
- Toasted walnuts
- Parsley pesto
Preparation:
- Prepare the root vegetables:
– Peel the parsnip and turnip, but leave the carrots unpeeled.
– Slice all the root vegetables into thin slices using a mandoline. - Toss the slices in olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
– Spread the root vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
– Roast in a 200–225°C oven for about 20–25 minutes, until they are tender and slightly caramelized. - Spread a layer of parsley pesto on the bottom of a serving plate.
– Place the roasted root vegetables on top.
– Sprinkle toasted walnuts over the top.
– Finish with a generous amount of chopped Tamsin parsley and dill.






