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Peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet.
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Add the onion. Cook until transparent and then add the carrots.
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Add the maple syrup to the pan and caramelize the carrots and onions.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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In a separate naked frying pan, toast the almond meal.
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Stir in the almond meal and the fresh basil.
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Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender, add the Parmesan cheese, and puree.
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Drizzle in the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and puree.
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Scrape the mixture back into the warm pan.
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Leave it off the heat but cover with a dish or tin foil.