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Garlic Scape Pesto

A vibrant twist on traditional pesto that elevates any dish with its unique and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto Ingredients
  • 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup nuts (pine nuts or walnuts) You can substitute with pecans or sunflower seeds.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can be substituted with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil Plus more for drizzling.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 juice of lemon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the garlic scapes and nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and pulse again to combine.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running, blending until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the flavors as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for later use.

Notes

Store leftover pesto in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top; keeps for a week in the refrigerator or up to three months in the freezer.