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Simple and Flavorful Garlic Pesto Recipe
Creating your own garlic pesto from garlic scapes is a straightforward and rewarding process. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
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Course
sauce
Ingredients
2
cups
basil leaves, packed tight
1/2
cup
olive oil
1/4
cup
lemon juice
1
cup
shredded Parmesan cheese
1
cup
chopped garlic scapes
1/2
tsp
sea salt
1/4
tsp
black pepper
Instructions
Trim the garlic scapes, removing the tough ends and any flower buds
Chop the scapes into small pieces
In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped scapes, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts
Gradually add the olive oil while blending until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Transfer the garlic scape pesto to a jar and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together
Serve the pesto with pasta, spread it on toasted bread, or use it as a flavorful marinade
Keyword
pesto, sauce