Description
Garlic Scape Pesto is a vibrant and easy-to-make sauce that will elevate any dish with its unique flavor profile. Combining the mild, garlicky essence of fresh garlic scapes with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, this pesto offers a refreshing twist on traditional basil pesto. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, it’s versatile enough to pair beautifully with pasta, grilled meats, or as a flavorful dip for crusty bread. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients like spinach and healthy fats from olive oil and nuts, you can enjoy both deliciousness and health benefits in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 garlic scapes
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup pistachios (raw or roasted)
- 1 packed cup baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the garlic scapes and coarsely chop them.
- Zest the lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon, then juice it until you have 2 tablespoons.
- In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, pistachios, and spinach. Process until finely chopped.
- Scrape down the bowl’s sides and add lemon juice, zest, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. Process until well mixed.
- While blending, slowly add olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Sides
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg