Condiment

Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

Garlic scapes and fresh basil leaves swirl together into a silky pesto, releasing sweet, grassy notes that coat each strand of pasta with gentle garlic warmth and a rich, nutty finish from the Parmigiano.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Garlic Scape Basil Pesto
Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
7

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
124
Protein
3g
Carbs
1g
Fat
12g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
133mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup about 6 garlic scapes, flowers and tough ends removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt (fresh pepper to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cut the garlic scapes into small pieces.
  2. In a food processor or mini blender pulse scapes, basil, parmigiano, salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
  4. Store in an air-tight jar for up to two weeks.