Garlic Scape Pesto (For Garlic Lovers!) Recipe
This Garlic Scape Pesto is a delightful twist on the classic basil pesto, perfect for garlic lovers. Made with garlic scapes, fresh basil, pine nuts, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan, this vibrant pesto is bursting with flavor and ideal for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Garlic Scape Pesto:
- ½ cup garlic scapes (ends trimmed and discarded, then stalks cut into small, 1-inch pieces)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or almonds, toasted)
- 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- Pinch of Kosher salt
Instructions
- Test the garlic scape: We recommend starting by taking a small bite of a raw garlic scape. If it is extremely pungent, consider blanching the chopped garlic scapes in boiling water to mellow the flavor.
- Pulse the ingredients together: Combine blanched garlic scapes, basil, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Season the pesto: Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil to the processor. Blend until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan and season with salt.
- Store: Transfer the pesto to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency of the pesto by adding more olive oil for a smoother texture.
- This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: Garlic Scape Pesto, Pesto Recipe, Garlic Recipe, Homemade Pesto
