5 from 3 votes
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlicky, creamy, nutty & flavorful, Garlic Scape Pesto is a fun & tasty way to use garlic's first yummy gift! Top pasta, sandwiches, meats or more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic scapes seed head removed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup basil loosely packed, leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon optional, zest
- ½ cup pecans pinenuts or other nut of your choice
- ½ t salt or to taste
- ½ cup olive oil see note
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Put garlic scapes, basil, nuts, lemon zest if using, and salt into food processor. Process until chunky.
- Add the olive oil and process until almost smooth (see note). Stir in the grated cheese. Taste and adjust salt.
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Notes
- This pesto is not ultra-creamy. If you prefer a smoother version, add some additional olive oil and process a little longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
281IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.