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Garlic Scape Pesto

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"Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo." — amandajo

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Original recipe makes 3 1/2 cups Change Servings

1 pound garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth.

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Jul 18, 2011

I LOVE garlic scape pesto. So much, that this is my first reveiw! I made this recipe, though I was not exact about the measurements, as I just used all the garlic scapes I had. I don't think you can go wrong--but it's spicy, in the garlicky way! If it's to spicy for you, you can blanch the garlic scapes first. Also, this keeps in the freezer. I put it in 8 oz canning jars, filled 1/2 from top and freeze...

—bmweisberger

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Jul 21, 2009

It has a different texture than basil pesto but the flavor was good. I added chopped walnuts. Did'nt have pinenuts

—Linda

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Oct 19, 2009

I agree that it has a different texture than basil pesto. It was good on pasta and I also mixed a little into some chicken salad. It kept covered in the fridge for several days.

—DITTYBEAR

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Dec 30, 2011

Incredible pesto--I made several large batches and froze them--they thaw just beautifully. GREAT for having with pasta dishes or just spread on fresh, warm bread in the winter!

—KitchenDiva

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Jun 10, 2012

This is incredibly easy and so delicious. Great as a dip. Though I can't wait to serve it on grilled pork loin chops. So fresh tasting.

—Maryd

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Jun 04, 2012

This was very good and a very easy way to use up the garlic scapes from my CSA. I added sunflower seeds b/c I like the pine nuts in my usual basil pesto and wanted something similar in this. It came out delicious, was easy to make, and went very well over whole wheat pasta with some turkey meatballs.

—maw5016

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Jun 25, 2012

I loved this recipe!! I ended up adding about 1/4 cup of walnuts and a little more oil and cheese. It was delicious!

—Sprouts!

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Jun 22, 2012

Delicious! I would grow garlic just for the scapes! Like others, I added walnuts. I freeze in 4 ounce containers to eat in the winter. I searched all the local farm markets for scapes!

—ELLENBOLL

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Nutrition

Calories
108 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
5.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
3 mg
1%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Fiber
0.4 g
1%

Protein
2.4 g
5%

Sodium
58 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Garlic Scape Pesto

Serving Size: 1/28 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 28
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 108
Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g 14 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 3mg 1 %
Sodium 58mg 2 %
Potassium 71mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1 %
Protein 2.4g 5 %
Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.