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
- In a food processor, combine garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pesto to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- 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.