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Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe
If you've never tried my 10-minute garlic scape pesto, now is the perfect time. Think of it as a garlicky pesto that you can add to pasta, pizza or just spread on bread!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 10 garlic scapes
- 3/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt more if needed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the small bud at the top of each garlic scape stalk. Cut the garlic scapes into smaller pieces.
- Place the garlic scapes in the bowl of a food processor with the basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Blend until fully incorporated, pause every now and then to scrape the sides using a spatula.
- Add in the salt and olive oil and either blend for just a few seconds or use a spoon to incorporate it. Add more olive oil is you like a smoother consistency for your pesto. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Transfer the garlic scape pesto to a jar or an airtight container. Use in pizzas, pasta, soups, or with chicken and salmon.
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Notes
- It's best to purchase a block of parmesan cheese and grate it yourself.
- You can toast the pine nuts if desired.
- Make sure not to over blend the olive oil. It's best to incorporate it using a spoon to avoid the pesto becoming bitter.
- If pine nuts are not available, use other nuts such as walnuts, cashews or almonds.
- Store the pesto in a jar or an airtight container and top with olive oil and refrigerate for up to 7 days. You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray, transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Use from frozen or thaw in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.