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How To Make Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto in 15 Minutes

Name: Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup Basil, loosely packed leaves; 12 Garlic scapes, large; 1/2 tsp Kosher salt; 1 cup Olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 cup Pine nuts; 1 cup Parmesan, grated

92 ratings

· 15min · Vegetarian, Gluten free · 8 servings

If you see garlic scapes at your local farmers' market, don't sleep on them! This delicious, garlicky sprout is wonderful in this pesto recipe that can be used on pastas, soups, and sandwiches.

Lorry Rutland

Ingredients

Produce

• 1 cup Basil, loosely packed leaves

• 12 Garlic scapes, large

Baking & Spices

• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Oils & Vinegars

• 1 cup Olive oil, extra virgin

Nuts & Seeds

• 1/2 cup Pine nuts

Dairy

• 1 cup Parmesan, grated

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