Name: Try this flavorful and aromatic Garlic Scape Pesto for a delicious twist on traditional pesto sauce.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped garlic scapes; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Try this flavorful and aromatic Garlic Scape Pesto for a delicious twist on traditional pesto sauce.

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This recipe uses garlic scapes, the curly green shoots that grow from garlic bulbs, to create a unique pesto sauce. The garlic scapes add a mild garlic flavor and a hint of sweetness, making this pesto perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a topping for grilled meats.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped garlic scapes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 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 finely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and pulse to combine.
Serve the garlic scape pesto with your favorite pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for grilled meats. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

Garlic scapes are only available for a short period in early summer, making this pesto a seasonal treat.

Pine nuts add a rich nutty flavor to the pesto and can be replaced with walnuts or almonds for a different taste.

Garlic scape pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.