Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with mild garlicky flavor, this garlic scape pesto is a versatile and easy-to-make sauce perfect for summer. Made with tender garlic scapes, toasted nuts, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice, it brings a new twist to your pasta dishes, sandwiches, or appetizers. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an excellent way to celebrate the seasonal bounty of garlic scapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop garlic scapes into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Combine garlic scapes, toasted nuts, parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse while slowly drizzling in olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or store as directed.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic scapes for best flavor.
- Substitute nuts or parmesan as needed for dietary preferences.
- Add a splash of water if pesto is too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Condiment
- Method: No-cook / Blend
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 7mg