Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto is a wonderful addition to many dishes. This fresh garlic flavor brings a wonderful bright, crisp flavor to many of your favorite summer time dishes! Add it to your pasta dishes. Top some crusty bread for a quick appetizer. Even add some fresh garlic scape pesto to your steaks or salads. You will not be disappointed with this tasty addition!
Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto with Walnuts
Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto is a wonderful addition to many dishes. This fresh garlic flavor brings a wonderful bright, crisp flavor to many of your favorite summer time dishes! Add it to your pasta dishes. Top some crusty bread for a quick appetizer. Even add some fresh garlic scape pesto to your steaks or salads. You will not be disappointed with this tasty addition!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Rubber Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 C Garlic Scapes roughly chopped
- 1/2 C Walnuts
- 1 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 C Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 c Fresh Basil
- 1 Juiced Lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the roughly chopped garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 25 seconds.
- Add your walnuts and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the food processor.
- Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil as the food processor is running for about 25 seconds.
- Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to incorporate the cheese into the pesto.
- Add the basil and lemon juice and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy your Garlic Scape Pesto!
Notes
Notes- Store any left overs in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
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