Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant Garlic Scape Pesto! Bursting with fresh flavors, this unique twist on the classic pesto combines the subtle garlic notes of scapes with aromatic basil and creamy Parmesan. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a marinade for grilled vegetables, this pesto will leave your taste buds wanting more. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a must-try for any home cook looking to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing garlic scapes and basil leaves under cold water.
- In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in olive oil until well combined and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; blend briefly to incorporate.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg