Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful (Print Version)

Learn how to make a vibrant, garlicky garlic scape pesto with this simple recipe! Perfect for pasta, dips, and more.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Pesto Base

01 - 10–12 garlic scapes
02 - 1/4 cup nuts (pine nuts or almonds)
03 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - Pinch of salt

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and chop garlic scapes. Measure out nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
02 - Pulse garlic scapes, nuts, and Parmesan in the food processor. Slowly add olive oil until smooth. Adjust with lemon juice and seasoning.
03 - Transfer to a dish, drizzle olive oil, and garnish with Parmesan. Serve as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Toast nuts for better flavor. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for quick use.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Cutting board
02 - sharp knife
03 - food processor

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 150
Total Fat: 14g
Total Carbohydrate: 2g
Protein: 4g

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