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Garlic scape pesto in a small mason jar on a grey marble counter with pieces of garlic scapes scattered on it and a green spoon with pesto on it resting nearby.
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5 from 10 votes

Garlic Scape Pesto

This Garlic Scape Pesto is easy to make and utterly addictive. You will want to top everything you make with this Pesto!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: garlic scape pesto, pesto
Servings: 10
Calories: 154kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup garlic scapes cut into pieces
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup almonds you could use pistachios, pine nuts or walnuts
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt and white pepper to taste, if desired
  • ½ cup good quality olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine the basil leaves, garlic scapes, and almonds in a food processor. Pulse until everything is broken up into small chunks.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, salt and white pepper. Pulse briefly.
  • Turn the food processor on and slowly add the olive oil until the pesto is the consistency you like.
  • Remove and transfer to an air tight container, pop in the fridge until needed.
  • Or just shove it all in your mouth immediately, whatever works for you.
  • You can use this over pasta, crostini, sandwiches or for dip for some great crackers. However you use it make lots because it will be gobbled up quickly.
  • Serve with a big old garlic scape loving smile!

Notes

Recipe Source: Cravings of a Lunatic

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg