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Garlic Scapes

Available for a limited time in July each year

Garlic Scapes are a by-product of the beautiful hard neck garlic varieties. They are wonderful simply pan-fried or steamed with butter, salt and pepper. However we have discovered several wonderful ways to utilize this delicacy. Here is our favorite garlic scape pesto recipe:

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO


1 / 4 cup pine nuts

3 / 4 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes

Juice and zest of 1 /2 lemon

1 / 2 teaspoon salt

A few generous grinds of black pepper

1 / 2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 / 4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small, dry pan set over very low heat, lightly toast the pine nuts, stirring or tossing occasionally until just beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.

  2. Combine the scapes, pine nuts, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse about 20 times, until fairly well combined. Pour in the olive oil slowly through the feed tube while the motor is running. When the oil is incorporated, transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the grated cheese.

Note: This also freezes welll for future use. If you plan to freeze the pesto, wait to add the cheese until after you've defrosted it.

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