Delicious and Versatile Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

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Delicious and Versatile Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 16, 2024

Enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of garlic scapes in this simple yet flavorful pesto recipe. This versatile pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, spread on sandwiches, or mixed into roasted vegetables for a burst of garlic goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer the pesto to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  6. Enjoy the garlic scape pesto tossed with pasta, spread on toast, or used as a flavorful topping for grilled meats or vegetables.

Interesting Facts

  • Garlic scapes are the young, curly shoots that grow from garlic bulbs in early summer.
  • Garlic scapes have a milder flavor than garlic cloves, making them perfect for pesto.
  • Pine nuts add a rich, nutty flavor to the pesto, while Parmesan cheese provides a salty kick.