Garlic Scape Pesto (Print View)
Vibrant pesto with fresh garlic scapes, basil, and pine nuts. Ideal for pasta, bread, or veggies.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
02 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Nuts & Seeds
04 - 1/3 cup pine nuts
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils
06 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped.
02 - While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable.
03 - Taste the pesto and adjust seasonings if needed. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It captures the essence of spring in a jar without the pungent bite of raw garlic cloves.
- You get a restaurant quality sauce in less time than it takes to boil water.
02 -
- Over blending the nuts can release too much oil and make the pesto taste greasy, so watch your texture closely.
- Garlic scapes vary in potency, so always blend a bit, taste, and add more rather than overwhelming the batch.
03 -
- Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan before blending to amplify their flavor profile significantly.
- Clean your food processor immediately by blending warm water and a drop of soap to remove the stubborn oil residue.