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A close up photo of garlic scape pesto sauce in a jar with a spoon

Garlic Scape Pesto Sauce Recipe

Garlic scape pesto is a delicious mild flavored garlic pesto recipe with many uses.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Course: Sauce and Salsa Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 1/2 cup
Author: Anne
Scale this Recipe 1 1/2 cup

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces chopped garlic scapes about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan chese
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • water to adjust the texture of the sauce

Instructions

  • Place the garlic scapes, sunflower seeds and shredded cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a thick paste.
  • Add the lemon juice and gradually pour in the olive oil - process until a thinner paste forms.
  • Adjust the texture of the pesto with water or a few drops of olive oil.

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Notes

Garlic scape pesto has so many uses. Brush it on grilled meat, use it as a marinade, sandwich spread, add it to butter for garlic butter, and smear it on fresh bread to make garlic bread.
Store leftover pesto in an airtight container (small Mason jars work well for this) in the refrigerator for up five days.
Freeze pesto for up to three months.
See blog post for tips and recipe variations

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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