GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

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I was surprised to find several garlic scape pesto recipes posted on this site. Here's another version for you. Quality ingredients [especiallly] good quality freshly grated cheese is crucial for best flavor in this recipe. Walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts can replace those expensive pine nuts.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 garlic scapes, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated asiago cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
cracked black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
  • Blend until the pesto is a brilliant green color and smooth in texture.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serving suggestion: I tossed the pesto with fresh pasta and garnished the pasta with minced fresh parsley and a few Recipe #452748.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2503.9, Fat 265.9, SaturatedFat 43.6, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 1024.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 31.9

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