Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe with Simple Variations
Garlic scape pesto has a bright, robust flavour that truly tastes like summer. It is fresh, savoury, slightly garlicky, and versatile.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- frying pan
- chopping knife
- food processor/high speed blender
- 16 oz. jar with lid 16oz. = 2 cups = pint
Ingredients
- 10-12 garlic scapes chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts of your choice pine nuts are traditionally used
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil organic, cold-pressed preferred
- 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice or 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Roast nuts in frying pan on low slowly, so you don't burn
- Gather ingredients, wash garlic scapes, and chop scapes into 1 inch pieces
- Add the chopped garlic scapes, roasted nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor or high speed blender
- Pulse until everything is finely chopped
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency
- Taste and adjust with additional salt, lemon juice, or Parmesan if needed
- Transfer to a clean jar and cover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil to help preserve its vibrant green colour
Notes
| Per 1 Tbsp | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.3 g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |