Description

Garlic Scape Pesto combines the unique taste of garlic scapes with fresh basil and nuts, creating a deliciously vibrant sauce that elevates pasta dishes or spreads. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s a great option for a quick dinner or healthy meal.

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 garlic scapes with 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 until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
Allow nuts to cool slightly after toasting.
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 olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, and blend for 10-15 seconds. Adjust seasoning as needed.
If pesto is too thick, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or water until smooth.
Use immediately on pasta, as a sandwich spread, or transfer to an airtight container, adding olive oil on top for storage.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Store pesto in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer preservation.
Add more lemon juice for extra brightness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 150
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg