Description
Make a vibrant and flavorful garlic scape pesto in just 5 minutes. This nut-free version is perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth pesto forms.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil if needed.
- Store leftover pesto in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- To prevent browning, pour a thin layer of olive oil over the surface of the stored pesto.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg