Description
A bright, punchy twist on classic pesto made with fresh garlic scapes, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
- ½ cup nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine garlic scapes, nuts, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while the processor is running until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best results, toast nuts lightly for added depth of flavor, and adjust seasoning based on Parmesan saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg