Garlic Scape Pesto
Servings: 1 & 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil packed tightly - then roughly chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup good quality olive oil
Instructions
- Add everything but the oil to the bowl of a food processor
- Process until everything is finely chopped and almost a paste.
- Leave the processor running and stream in oil
- It will only take a moment of two for the mixture to emulsify - turn off processor.
- Leave at room temperature for an hour or so to develop flavors- keep plastic wrap pressed to top surface to keep the top from turning brown.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days, or can be frozen.