Spinach Garlic Scape Pesto
Elevate your pesto game with this vibrant Spinach Garlic Scape Pesto, a fresh twist on the classic sauce that's bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients! Combining tender spinach leaves with the mild, garlicky bite of garlic scapes, this recipe creates a creamy, versatile pesto perfect for pasta, sandwiches, dips, and beyond. Parmesan cheese and your choice of pine nuts or walnuts add rich, nutty depth, while a splash of fresh lemon juice brightens every bite. Blended to silky perfection with olive oil, this quick 10-minute recipe is a no-cook wonder that's as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this pesto can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for future use. Treat your taste buds to this bold, seasonal flavor while taking advantage of its everyday convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 6 stalks Garlic scapes
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry using a clean kitchen towel or a salad spinner.
Trim the tough ends off the garlic scapes and cut them into smaller pieces (about 2 inches long) for easier blending.
In a food processor, combine the spinach, garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts (or walnuts). Pulse a few times to break them down into a rough paste.
Add the fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse again to incorporate.
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Blend until the pesto reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
If the pesto is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Transfer the pesto to a jar or an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze it for longer storage. Enjoy with pasta, on bread, or as a dip!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.9 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1608 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
