The Misfits — Moringa Pesto

This is a pesto made from carrot tops — the greens usually thrown away — with coriander, peanuts and cashews standing in for the classic basil and pine nut. Nutritional yeast gives it the savoury note that parmesan normally provides, so the jar is entirely plant-based. Moringa powder is part of the blend. It suits anyone who wants a dairy-free pesto that does not taste like a compromise.

Key Features

• Carrot tops as the main green — made from produce that usually goes to waste
• Peanuts and cashews in place of pine nuts
• Nutritional yeast for savoury depth instead of cheese
• Dairy-free and plant-based
• No added sugar, no palm oil, no preservatives, no emulsifier or stabiliser

Ingredients

• Carrot top (40%), coriander (13%), peanuts (13%), cashew (13%), rice bran oil (7%), nutritional yeast, white vinegar, moringa powder, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper powder, non-iodised sea salt, ascorbic acid

How to Use

Toss it through hot pasta with a splash of the cooking water, spread it on toast or focaccia, or spoon it over roast vegetables. It also works as a marinade, a dip, a base on pizza and tarts, or a green layer in a sandwich or burger.

Product Details

• Type: plant-based pesto, dairy-free
• Flavour: herby and savoury with garlic and black pepper
• Storage: cool, dry place away from sunlight; refrigerate after opening

Good to Know

• Allergens: contains peanuts and cashews
• Always use a clean, dry spoon — there are no preservatives in the jar
• The green may darken a little on the surface with air; stir it back in

FAQs

Does it taste like basil pesto?

Close in role, different in flavour. Carrot tops and coriander are greener and more herbaceous than basil, and the peanut-cashew mix is softer than pine nut.

Is there any cheese in it?

No. Nutritional yeast provides the savoury, cheesy note, so the jar is dairy-free.

How should I store it after opening?

In the fridge, lid on, using a clean spoon each time.

Can I heat it?

Warm it gently by stirring into hot pasta off the heat. Cooking it hard dulls the fresh herb flavour.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: The Misfits Fulfilled by: EarthBased