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Easy Garlic Scape Pesto

5 Minute Garlic Scape Pesto (with walnuts!)

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Garlic Scape Pesto This garlic scape pesto is one of my favorite late spring projects because it turns a curly farmers market find into a bright sauce you can spoon over just about anything. It is garlicky, lemony, cheesy, fresh, and so vibrantly green that a simple bowl of pasta immediately feels special.

  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: About 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

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1 bunch or 10-13 garlic scapes, bulb and woody ends removed, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup chopped)
1/2 cup packed basil
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1-Prepare garlic scapes by trimming just below: Prepare garlic scapes by trimming just below the bulb and woody ends. Chop remaining scape into 1-inch pieces.
2-In a high speed blender or food: In a high speed blender or food processor, add garlic scapes and basil and pulse to combine.
3-Add walnuts and pulse until combined: Add walnuts and pulse until combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender / food processor as needed.
4-With the blender or food processor running,: With the blender or food processor running, stream in the olive until emulsified and pesto looks uniform.
5-Add parmesan cheese and lemon juice and: Add parmesan cheese and lemon juice and blend until combined.
6-Season with salt and pepper, to taste: Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Method: blend