Carrots, parsley, cilantro and dill are all in the same botanical family. This means they can be suitable substitutes for each other.
When you bring your carrots home, separate the tops from the roots for the best storage. Store the carrots in an open zip-top bag with a paper towel, in the crisper. The carrot tops can be stored, wrapped in a paper towel and in a zip-top bag as well.
What can I do with the carrots tops?
Pesto, salsa verde or chimichurri which also freezes well! Simmering the tops with other aromatics adds so much flavor to homemade stock.
These frozen gems can be flavor bombs to use throughout the winter in soups, rice, stir fry, frittatas, and so much more!
The tops can also be dehydrated and stored with your dried spices.