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Fresh Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe with Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmesan

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A quick and easy pesto made from fresh garlic scapes, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This vibrant sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Rinse garlic scapes and trim off tough ends. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Finely grate Parmesan cheese and set aside.
  4. In a food processor, pulse garlic scapes, cooled pine nuts, and Parmesan a few times to break down ingredients.
  5. With the processor running on low speed, slowly drizzle in olive oil, then add lemon juice. Blend until smooth yet slightly chunky, scraping down sides as needed.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pulse a few more times to incorporate and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Use immediately or store in an airtight container with a drizzle of olive oil on top to preserve color.

Notes

Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid bitterness. Do not over-blend to maintain texture. Use fresh, crisp garlic scapes for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. Pesto can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top before sealing to prevent browning.

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