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garlic scape pesto in a bowl.
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Garlic Scape Walnut Pesto

Garlic scapes are the flower shoots that emerge from garlic in late spring/early summer. They are an indication that your garlic is almost ready to harvest! They are edible and have a mild garlic flavor. Pesto is an excellent way to preserve the scapes, but also a great tasting addition to your pasta, grilled meats and fish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Garlic scapes, chopped - When chopped, should be approx ½ cup
  • ⅓ cup Olive oil - Add more or less depending on desired consistency
  • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated - Use the real stuff. No substitutions!
  • ⅓ cup Walnuts, chopped - You can use almonds or pine nuts too!
  • ½ cup Basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
  • ½ Lemon, squeezed - More or less to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place scapes, walnuts, Parmesan, basil and parsley in a food processor and pulse to combine
  • Add olive oil and lemon and continue to pulse until combined. Depending on your desired consistency, you can continue to process until you have a smooth puree.
  • Add salt and pepper, pulse, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. You can add more lemon if you like as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg