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Garlic Scapes Pesto

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By: Shinee Published: 8/03/2020Updated: 7/20/2021

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This incredibly versatile and flavorful garlic scapes pesto is an easy way to preserve those delicious spring vegetable!

You can't go wrong with garlic scapes pesto - versatile and delicious use of garlic scapes.

If you found yourself with a bounty of fresh garlic scapes, consider yourself LUCKY!

These deliciously mild and versatile greens are perfect for making a pesto sauce.

Besides rich and creamy alfredo sauce, pesto sauce is a quick and easy way to jazz up pasta on a busy weeknight.

How to make garlic scapes pesto:

  1. Toast pine nuts (or any nuts!) in a skillet until nice and golden.
  2. Trim off bulb and top ends and give them a rough chop.
  3. In a food processor, combine nuts, scapes, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Process until combined.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, while running the processor.
  5. If using right away, stir in parmesan cheese.
How to make garlic scapes pesto, step by step... #garlicscapes

HOW TO FREEZE GARLIC SCAPE PESTO:

  1. Divide the pesto into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.
  2. Pop the frozen pesto chunks into a ziplock bag. (Make sure to label the amount and date.)
  3. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Aromatic, yet mild, garlic scape pesto is a perfect addition to any pasta. #pesto #garlicscapes
You can't go wrong with garlic scapes pesto - versatile and delicious use of garlic scapes.

Garlic Scapes Pesto

This incredibly versatile and flavorful garlic scapes pesto is an easy way to preserve those delicious spring vegetable!
5 from 1 vote
serves: 1 .5 cups
Total : 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts or any nuts!
  • 1 cup chopped garlic scapes
  • Juice and zest of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium low heat. Add pine nuts and toast until nice and lightly golden, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  • Trim off bulb and top ends and give them a rough chop.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, scapes, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Process until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • While processor is still running, slowly drizzle in olive oil.
  • If using right away, stir in parmesan cheese.
  • If freezing, add the cheese when ready to use pesto.

Tips & Notes:

FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Divide the pesto into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.
  2. Pop the frozen pesto chunks into a ziplock bag. (Make sure to label the amount and date.)
  3. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 1458kcal (73%) Carbohydrates: 66g (22%) Protein: 17g (34%) Fat: 132g (203%) Saturated Fat: 17g (106%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g Monounsaturated Fat: 85g Sodium: 1197mg (52%) Potassium: 203mg (6%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 10IU Vitamin C: 58mg (70%) Calcium: 347mg (35%) Iron: 6mg (33%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Condiments
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
You can't go wrong with garlic scapes pesto - versatile and delicious use of garlic scapes.
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  1. Nettie says

    Posted on 19 July 2021 at 10:58 am

    Is this 1/4 tsp pepper?

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    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 July 2021 at 4:46 pm

      Yes, it is 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Sorry, my recipe card must be glitching. Fixed!

      Reply
  2. Betty says

    Posted on 19 June 2021 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    We made this today and l like it a lot. Very strong garlic taste. I might like it better a little bit more mild!

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