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:

  1. Measure all ingredients into a blender: Tamsin parsley, olive oil, pecorino, walnuts or cashews, and a splash of lemon juice.
  2. Blend into a pesto – you can leave it slightly coarse for a nice texture.
  3. If the mixture feels too thick, add a drizzle of olive oil until the consistency is right.
  4. Taste and adjust the flavor as needed with lemon juice or a pinch of salt.
  5. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.