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Easy Garlic Scape Pesto
This garlic scape pesto is made with extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, Parmigiano, fresh lemon juice and garlic scapes, which are the stems from the flowers of the garlic plant. The scapes provide a mild, sweet, and fresh garlicky flavor that makes this a once-a-year delicious and unique pesto. It's a true seasonal treat!
👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- oven
- bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet or in the oven. They should be just barely toasted, not dark.
2
Remove the tough ends and the flower bud from the scapes, then chop into pieces to make them easier to process.
3
Add them to the bowl of a food processor along with the toasted pine nuts.
4
Pulse the scapes and nuts several times until they’re very finely chopped.
5
Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then process for about ⏱️ 5 seconds until incorporated and creamy.
fresh lemon juice (Juice of ½ a lemon, optional but helps balance the sharpness)2 tablespoons
6
Add the Parmigiano and pulse a few times to combine. Taste and season with more salt and lemon juice to achieve your desired flavor.
fresh lemon juice (Juice of ½ a lemon, optional but helps balance the sharpness)2 tablespoons
7
Transfer to a jar and top with a thin layer of olive oil to help preserve it.
Nutrition Facts
calories
1736 kcal
fat Content
153 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
836 mg
protein Content
36 g
cholesterol Content
34 mg
carbohydrate Content
71 g
saturated Fat Content
25 g
unsaturated Fat Content
118 g
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