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

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

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

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