Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe: Bright, Bold, and Flavorful (Print Version)
Learn how to make a vibrant and zesty garlic scape pesto with simple ingredients. Perfect for pastas, sandwiches, and more.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 cups packed garlic scapes
02 -
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
03 -
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 -
1 cup packed fresh basil
→ Seasonings & Spices
05 -
Salt
06 -
Pepper
→ Flavor Boosters
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
08 -
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Optional Extras
09 -
Red pepper flakes
10 -
Fresh peas
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash and roughly chop the garlic scapes.
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Toast pine nuts in a skillet until golden and fragrant.
03 -
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more olive oil if needed for consistency.
05 -
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for brightness or more salt for saltiness.
# Notes:
01 -
Always toast your pine nuts for the best flavor!
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Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
03 -
Walnuts or sunflower seeds make great substitutes for pine nuts.
04 -
Serve over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or with crusty bread.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Food processor
02 -
small skillet
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 200 Calories
Total Fat: 18 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Protein: 5 grams