CHEF JOHN'S GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chef John's Garlic Scape Pesto image

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

Lama Hira
[email protected]

This pesto is a bit too garlicky for my taste.


Susan Hunsucker
[email protected]

I've never made pesto before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The pesto turned out great and I'm excited to try it on different dishes.


Simon Rodriguez
[email protected]

This pesto is a great way to add a pop of flavor to any dish. I especially love it on pasta.


UDE EMMANUEL
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how I would like this pesto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and I love the texture of the garlic scapes.


Bryant Hernandez
[email protected]

This pesto is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's so versatile.


malik arif khan
[email protected]

I've made this pesto several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to add a burst of flavor to any dish.


Ian Free Guy
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of garlic, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The garlic flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Jaakv Xhskgsjcs
[email protected]

This pesto is a great way to use up leftover garlic scapes. I always have a bunch left over after I use them in other dishes.


Faisal Farooq
[email protected]

I love that this pesto is made with all fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than store-bought pesto.


Sandera Bethea
[email protected]

This pesto is a great way to add a pop of flavor to any dish. I especially love it on grilled chicken or fish.


David Pohocsucut
[email protected]

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this pesto was to make. I had never used garlic scapes before, but they were easy to find at my local farmers market. The pesto came together in just a few minutes and it tasted delicious.


Sumera Wajahat
[email protected]

This pesto is amazing! I love garlic scapes and this is the perfect way to use them up. The pesto is flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.