Garlic Scape Pesto

Name: This garlic scape pesto is springtime in one sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 pound garlic scapes, cut in small pieces; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano-reggiano; salt to taste

The Daily Meal Staff|March 16, 2021 4:01 pm EST

Garlic Scape Pesto

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Garlic scapes are the flower stalks produced by hardneck varieties in spring. When the scapes are newly budded, they provide a delightfully subtle garlic flavor and tender crunchiness when used in pesto, pastas, omelets, salads and soups. -- Abby MandelThis recipe by Abby Mandel originally appeared in The Chicago Tribune.

Servings

2

Ingredients

1/4 pound garlic scapes, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano-reggiano
salt to taste

Directions

Step 1: Puree 1/4 pound scapes with 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in blender or processor.
Step 2: Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust salt.