Description
Garlic scape pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that adds a unique twist to your meals. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh garlic scapes, zesty lemon, and nutrient-rich spinach, creating a delightful blend perfect for pasta, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this no-cook sauce that not only elevates your dishes but also offers a healthy alternative to traditional pesto. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, garlic scape pesto brings a burst of garlicky goodness to every bite. Enjoy this versatile condiment as a dip, spread, or dressing to brighten any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 garlic scapes
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup grated)
- 1/4 cup salted pistachios
- 1 packed cup baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Trim and coarsely chop the garlic scapes. Grate the lemon zest and juice it until you have about 2 tablespoons.
- In a food processor, combine chopped garlic scapes, pistachios, and baby spinach. Process until finely chopped.
- Add lemon juice, zest, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt; blend until combined.
- With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until fully emulsified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Sides
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg