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Garlic Scapes Pesto

Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups garlic scapes 15 scapes roughly chopped
  • Handful of basil leaves optional
  • 1 cup of olive oil ½ to 1 cup
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • ½ cup pine nuts you can substitute walnuts or almonds
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Step 1 - Grind the nuts

  • In a food processor, grind the pine nuts (or any nuts of your choice) until fine.

Step 2 - Prepare the herbs

  • Wash and dry the scapes and basil leaves well. Cut the scapes into 1-2 inch long pieces.Remove the stems from the basil leaves.

Step 3 - Mix all ingredients

  • Add the nuts, herbs, salt, cheese, and oil to the food processor. Leave the processor running until the result is a smooth pesto. Once blended, transfer to a jar and refrigerate or freeze. Enjoy and serve with pasta, bread, or as you use any other pesto.