Garlic Scape Pesto

12 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo.” - by amandajo

Ingredients

1 pound garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 3 1/2 cups

Directions

Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (28 total)

Calories
108 cal
5%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Carbs
5.6 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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bmweisberger

Jul. 18, 2011

"I LOVE garlic scape pesto. So much, that this is my first reveiw! I made this recipe, though I was not exact about the measurements, as I just used all the garlic scapes I had. I don't think you can..." See more go wrong--but it's spicy, in the garlicky way! If it's to spicy for you, you can blanch the garlic scapes first. Also, this keeps in the freezer. I put it in 8 oz canning jars, filled 1/2 from top and freeze..."

Linda

Jul. 21, 2009

"It has a different texture than basil pesto but the flavor was good. I added chopped walnuts. Did'nt have pinenuts..." See more"

DITTYBEAR

Oct. 19, 2009

"I agree that it has a different texture than basil pesto. It was good on pasta and I also mixed a little into some chicken salad. It kept covered in the fridge for several days...." See more"

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