Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 cup garlic scapes (cut into pieces)
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 almonds (you could use pistachios, pine nuts or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • Salt and white pepper (to taste, if desired)
  • 1/2 cup good quality olive oil

Instruction

  • Combine the basil leaves, garlic scapes, and almonds in a food processor. Pulse until everything is broken up into small chunks.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, salt and white pepper. Pulse briefly.
  • Turn the food processor on and slowly add the olive oil until the pesto is the consistency you like.
  • Remove and transfer to an air tight container, pop in the fridge until needed.
  • Or just shove it all in your mouth immediately, whatever works for you.
  • You can use this over pasta, crostini, sandwiches or for dip for some great crackers. However you use it make lots because it will be gobbled up quickly.
  • Serve with a big old garlic scape loving smile!