Description

Garlic Scape Pesto is a flavorful blend of garlic scapes, fresh basil, and toasted nuts, perfect for enhancing your dishes. Easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a quick meal or as a zesty condiment.

Ingredients

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1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
⅓ cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Rinse the garlic scapes under cold water and pat dry. Trim tough ends and chop into 1-2 inch pieces.
Toast walnuts or pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, fresh basil, toasted nuts, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped but not smooth.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the desired consistency is reached.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend for 10-15 seconds and adjust seasoning as necessary.
If the pesto is too thick, blend in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or water until smooth.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container, drizzling olive oil on top for freshness.

Notes

For maximum flavor, use fresh garlic scapes if possible.
Adjust the consistency of the pesto by adding more olive oil or water as needed.
Enjoy this pesto with pasta, sandwiches, or as a spread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 90
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 2mg