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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!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Appetizer, Garnish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 3 Cups

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. 
 
Keyword Appetizer, Garlic Scape, Garnish