How to Make Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional pesto but want to try something new, Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto is the perfect recipe to add to your repertoire. This unique twist on the classic Italian sauce incorporates the fresh and vibrant flavors of garlic scapes, creating a pesto that is both bold and refreshing.

Garlic scapes are the long, curly shoots that grow from the tops of garlic plants, and they are often harvested in early summer. These tender and flavorful greens add a mild garlic flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 6 garlic scapes, chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Place the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture. Blend until the pesto is a brilliant green color and smooth in texture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 80mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 40mg