Description

This garlic scape pesto bursts with flavor, featuring fresh ingredients like garlic scapes and basil. Perfect as a quick meal topper or spread, it’s easy to make and a sure favorite for dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
½ cup fresh basil
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
⅓ cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Rinse the garlic scapes under cold water and dry them off. Trim any tough ends and chop them into 1-2 inch pieces.
In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts or pine nuts over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
Remove the nuts from heat and let them cool.
In a food processor, combine the chopped garlic scapes, fresh basil, toasted nuts, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped but not smooth.
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until the pesto is smooth yet slightly textured.
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend for 10-15 seconds to combine, tasting and adjusting seasoning if needed.
If the pesto is too thick, blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil or water until smooth and spreadable.
Use the pesto right away or store in an airtight container, optionally drizzling olive oil over the top for freshness.

Notes

For a delicious variation, try adding some crushed red pepper for heat.
Pesto can change in color; add olive oil on top when storing to keep it vibrant.
Great with pasta, on sandwiches, or as a flatbread spread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 150
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg