Homemade Garlic Scape Pesto
Whip up a fresh and zesty homemade garlic scape pesto with this easy recipe! Perfect for pastas, sandwiches, or as a dip—bursting with flavor and simple to make.
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.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
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