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Garlic Scape Pesto

A fresh and vibrant pesto made from garlic scapes, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Pesto Ingredients

  • 1 cup Garlic Scapes chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Combine garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  2. 2. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
  3. 3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
  4. 4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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