Zesty Garlic Scape Pesto
This zesty garlic scape pesto is the perfect way to put those scapes to use and add flavor to every meal! It comes together in just a few minutes and is sure to make a variety of dishes all the more tasty.
Equipment
- Mini food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic scapes chopped roughly
- ¼ cup toasted nuts I use pine nuts or almonds
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more to adjust consistency
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by washing and removing the top of the garlic scapes.
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor or a blender.
- Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped, then begin adding your olive oil.
- Add olive oil until it forms a smooth sauce, being careful not to over-process the pesto.
- Transfer to a small jar using a rubber spatula and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg
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