Garlic Scape Pesto

The star of this pesto is the garlic plant’s under-appreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape. A food processor is a must for this recipe. For pesto, ingredient order matters. Start with the scapes and process for about 30 seconds. Add the almonds until they are broken down and mixed well with the scapes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula for wandering bits. Next, pour in the olive oil. If you have Parmesan cheese in chunks, add it now, but if it is grated, wait until the scapes and almonds smooth out. If you’re serving right away, add the basil and lemon juice. If not, hold back on the basil for now — otherwise the pesto will lose its vibrant color. Experiment with uses from pasta to bread to sandwiches!

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Prep time

10 Min

Total time

10 Min

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GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

Add garlic scapes to your pesto for a delish twist. Use it on salads, roasted vegetables, sandwiches and more - you can even freeze it and enjoy it all year long.

Ingredients

• 2 cups basil, packed
• 1 cup garlic scapes, whip removed, chopped
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• Juice from one lemon
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Process garlic scapes in food processor. After they are broken down, add in the slivered almond and basil and continue to process.
2. Then, add olive oil and lemon juice in a steady stream, as you continue to blend. Finally, add parmesan and pulse a couple times to finish.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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