Garlic Scape Pesto
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Garlic Scape Pesto—a creative twist on traditional pesto that showcases the mild garlicky flavor of fresh garlic scapes. Perfectly blended with aromatic basil, nutty Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, this versatile sauce gets a zesty kick from fresh lemon juice and a rich, silky texture from extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy, no-cook recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or prepping ahead. Use it to elevate your favorite pasta dishes, slather it on sandwiches, or spoon it over grilled meats and vegetables. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can enjoy its vibrant flavor all week long. A must-try for garlic lovers and pesto enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (chopped) Garlic scapes
- 0.5 cup (tightly packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup (toasted) Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the garlic scapes and cut off any tough ends. Chop the scapes into small pieces (about 1-inch lengths) for easier processing.
In a food processor, combine the chopped garlic scapes, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
Pulse the mixture a few times to combine and to break the ingredients into smaller pieces.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the pesto is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the garlic scape pesto to a clean jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
Serve the pesto tossed with pasta, spread onto crusty bread, or as a topping for grilled meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.0 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1552 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1217 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
