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Garlic scapes are like thick, garlicky chives that shoot up from your
Garlic scape pesto is a flavorful condiment perfect for adding to various dishes. It’s made with fresh, vibrant ingredients and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free, making it suitable for different dietary preferences.
With
Ingredients
- 1 cup gently packed basil leaves
- 10-12 medium
garlic scapes - 1/3 cup walnuts
- 6-8 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
Makes: about 1 cup
Total Time: 10 minutes
What are garlic scapes?
Scapes are semi-firm, cylindrical shoots that come out of the middle of your
They are not the leaves of the plant – those are flat and like wide grass. Scapes will grow straight up from the plant and then begin to grow. When harvested, they look slightly like a long, curly green bean.
Related: How to Harvest, Cure and Store Garlic
Directions:
- Wash the
garlic scapes and trim off any tough ends. Chop them into small pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the
garlic scapes, walnuts, 6 tbsp of olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Add more olive oil if needed to reach the desired texture.
- Add the basil leaves and blend on low until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, especially with larger or more mature
garlic scapes, you can add a small amount of water.
- Add salt and pulse a couple of times to mix it in. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
How to Store Scape Pesto
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
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Homemade Garlic Scape Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil leaves gently packed
- 10-20 medium garlic scapes
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 6-8 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the garlic scapes and trim off any tough ends. Chop them into small pieces.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic scapes, walnuts, 6 tbsp of olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Add more olive oil if needed to reach the desired texture.
- Add the basil leaves and blend on low until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, especially with larger or more mature garlic scapes, you can add a small amount of water.
- Add salt and pulse a couple of times to mix it in. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
