What to do with Garlic Scapes: Pesto
Garlic scapes, olive oil and salt and pepper are whirled up into a pesto perfect on most anything.
This pesto is perfect for any summer dish, but it's best tossed with tri-color pasta, served chilled. It's the perfect addition to any summer cookout. Recipe is a Jess Rice original.
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic scapes chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 3 Tbs nutritional yeast
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 cup radish tops, just greens
- 1/2 shallot, finely diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Add lemon juice, chopped garlic scapes, basil, and radish greens to food processor. Pulse for about 45 seconds or until a finely minced consistency begins to form.
Add walnuts, nutritional yeast and shallot. Pulse until crumbly and well-combined.
Drizzle in olive oil slowly while running the food processor.
Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed. Toss with pasta, spread on a sandwich or serve with hummus
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