Farm Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto
Pesto made with fresh basil and garlic scapes
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic scapes, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated blend of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the garlic scapes and basil for 30 seconds
- Add the pine nuts and blend for another 30 seconds
- While the pine nuts are blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil
- Add the grated cheese, lemon juice, and pepper and blend.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Makes 1 1/2 cups.