Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic scapes are the curly, green shoots that grow from the bulbs of garlic plants. They have a milder flavor compared to garlic cloves and are often used in pesto recipes.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 10 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Any, Appetizer, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Garlic Scapes
• 1 cup Basil Leaves
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pine Nuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of garlic scapes and roughly chop them.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic scapes, basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Add Parmesan cheese and blend again until well combined.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve the garlic scape pesto with pasta, bread, or as a dip.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.