Best 9 Garlic Scape Pesto Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few ingredients possess the versatility and captivating flavor of garlic scapes. These vibrant green stalks, often discarded as mere byproducts of garlic harvesting, hold a treasure trove of culinary possibilities. Garlic scape pesto stands as a testament to this potential, offering a vibrant and aromatic condiment that elevates any dish with its bold, garlicky flavor. This versatile pesto forms the heart of several delectable recipes showcased in this article, ranging from a tantalizing pasta dish to a refreshing salad dressing and a savory roasted vegetable marinade. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of garlic scape pesto's versatility, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH GARLIC-SCAPE PESTO



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Nut     Parmesan     Tree Nut     Pistachio     Fall     Spring     Healthy

Yield Serves 6 to 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the pesto
10 large garlic scapes
1/3 cup unsalted pistachios
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the pesto: Puree the garlic scapes, pistachios, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until very finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the oil through the opening. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste. (The pesto keeps in the fridge, covered, for 1 week or frozen for a month.)
  • In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta. Whisk together 2/3 cup of the pesto and the reserved pasta water and toss with the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve right away.

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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The star of this pesto is the garlic plant's underappreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape. The ingredients are straightforward except for the substitution of sunflower seeds for pine nuts. The seeds are a fraction of the cost and do the job just as well. A food processor is a must for this recipe. For pesto, ingredient order matters. Start with the scapes and process for about 30 seconds. Add the seeds until they are broken down and mixed well with the scapes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula for wandering bits. Next, pour in the olive oil. If you have Parmesan cheese in chunks, add it now, but if it is grated, wait until the scapes and seeds smooth out. If you're serving right away, add the basil and lemon juice. If not, hold back on the basil for now - otherwise the pesto will lose its vibrant color. Add generously to cooked spaghetti or spread on crusty bread.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     easy, quick

Time 3m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup garlic scapes, sliced crosswise (about 10 to 12 scapes)
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup basil leaves
Juice of one lemon

Steps:

  • Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add the basil and lemon juice, and process until reaching the desired consistency.
  • Add salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEF JOHN'S GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This is one of the most interesting and delicious pesto alternatives that you will ever taste. The recipe is super simple and the hardest part might be finding the garlic scapes themselves. Use as you would traditional pesto.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup roughly chopped garlic scapes
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine garlic scapes, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, olive oil, canola oil, and walnuts in a blender. Blend into a smooth paste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 123.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SPINACH AND GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This is a great way to use garlic scapes - the curly green tops of garlic that you can get from the farm early in the growing season! The spinach cuts down some of the super-strong garlic flavor. Use as a sauce for hot pasta, a spread for sandwiches, mixed with mayo for a spread or dip, mixed with ranch dressing for salad. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by KARENMOLLOY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh spinach
1 pound garlic scapes, minced
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend spinach, garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO ON SPINACH LINGUINE



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This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.

Provided by jenndoll

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4 sun-dried tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • While pasta boils, process grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook spinach leaves in hot skillet until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes; add drained linguine and pesto sauce. Cook and stir to coat linguine is sauce and until everything is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This recipe is to use up the garlic scapes I received in my CSA basket. "Garlic scapes (also known as garlic tops, garlic shoots, green garlic, spring baby garlic, garlic spears, early garlic greens, or garlic "flowers") are the curly tipped, extremely tasty green shoots that grow from "heads" of hardneck garlic. " From Plan B Orgarnic Farms.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained or
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup walnuts
8 garlic scapes, chopped
2 tablespoons basil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor.
  • Begin to process and slowly drizzle in oil until smooth.

RUDY'S GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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A fresh pesto made from the flowery stems of garlic bulbs (limited season--early June). Serve over your favorite pasta with grated cheese on top or use to make your favorite chilled pasta salad. It is also great with grilled chicken. This pesto freezes well.

Provided by lrob96

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 138 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 80.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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I am growing garlic in our organic garden and i have just harvested the scapes which i turn into this scrumptious pesto.

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 large garlic scapes ..remove the bud looking thing at the top
1/3 c grated parmigiano reggiano
1/3 c pine nuts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 c olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Process scapes, nuts, s/p and cheese in a food processor. With motor running slowly add olive oil until it mixes to the consistency u like. taste and adjust s/p We love this tossed with pasta or spread pesto over a 10 inch tortilla , spread sliced tomatoes on top, sprinkle with a handful of cheese and bake until bubbly. Also , when you toss it with pasta, after u have cooked your pasta save some of the pasta water, mix a little with the pesto and toss in your pasta. Delicious!! *This keeps for a week in the fridge or a month in the freezer. Can be doubled or tripled

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo.

Provided by amandajo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic scapes. This will give your pesto the best flavor.
  • Trim the garlic scapes before using them. Cut off the tough ends and any flowers or buds.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto. This will help you get a smooth, creamy consistency.
  • Add the ingredients to the food processor or blender in the order listed in the recipe. This will help you avoid lumps.
  • Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the pesto for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Garlic scape pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for adding flavor to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and salads. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce. If you're looking for a new way to use garlic scapes, give this pesto a try. You won't be disappointed!

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