Name: Garlic Scape Pesto with Basil - 10 Minute Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups garlic scapes, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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Why Should I Make Pesto?

Garlic Scape Pesto is an amazing, versatile in recipe that every busy mom should have in her dinner time arsenal. Much like a great marinade, a quick and easy pesto is simple to throw together, can be used in numerous ways. It adds a fresh, homemade flair to almost any meal.

Garlic Scape Pesto with Basil is amazing drizzled over chicken, pork, or fish. You can also mix it with pasta or zucchini noodles for a light lunch or side dish.

What are Garlic Scapes?

Garlic scapes make their appearance this time of year in CSA Shares and at Farmer’s Markets. So, what exactly is a garlic scape? It’s actually the flower bud of the garlic plant, which is removed to encourage the garlic bulbs to grow. They pretty much taste exactly like garlic, but in a scallion esque form. As with any delicious green that you’re not quite sure to do with, they make an excellent base for a pesto.

How Do I Make Pesto?

Pesto is super quick and easy. Honestly, gathering the ingredients and washing your produce takes longer than making the pesto itself! Simply gather the ingredients, throw them in a food processor and pulse until you reach the desired consistency. You can store in in the fridge for a couple of weeks and use as much or as little as you like to add flavor to your dishes.