Garlic Scape Pesto (Printable)
Aromatic garlic scape pesto for pasta, bread, or veggies.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Nuts & Seeds
04 - 1/3 cup pine nuts
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils
06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Place garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped.
02 - While the food processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil into the feed tube in a steady stream. Continue processing until the pesto reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
03 - Taste the pesto and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It brings a bright, fresh garlic punch that regular cloves just cannot match.
- You get a gourmet sauce in minutes without turning on the oven.
02 -
- Do not overblend or the oil might separate and heat up, dulling that fresh green color.
- Pesto oxidizes quickly, so pour a thin layer of oil on top before storing to keep it bright.
03 -
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan before blending to unlock their natural oils and deepen the flavor.
- If the scapes are particularly thick, trim off the woody bottom part just above the bulb.