2021 Food Box #6 - Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bunch or 10-12 garlic scapes

• 1/2 cup packed basil

• 1/2 cup walnut pieces

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a high speed blender or food processor, add garlic scapes, basil, walnuts, parmesan cheese, lemon juice and pulse until combined.

2. With the blender or food processor running, stream in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides of the blender and continue blending as needed until the olive oil is emulsified and the pesto looks uniform.

3. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

**** bolded ingredients are part of this weeks food box!