Garlic Scape Pesto (Printable)
Vibrant pesto with fresh garlic scapes, basil, and Parmesan.
# What You’ll 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
# Directions:
01 - Place garlic scapes, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped.
02 - While the food processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil into the mixture in a steady stream. Continue processing until the pesto reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
03 - Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Transfer to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The flavor is a fresher, brighter take on traditional garlic that wakes up your palate.
- It comes together in mere minutes but tastes like you spent hours preparing it.
02 -
- Do not overblend or the nuts might release too much oil and make the texture greasy.
- Always use high quality olive oil because the flavor is front and center here.
03 -
- Toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before blending to deepen their flavor significantly.
- Wash and dry the basil thoroughly to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.