Garlic Scape Pesto

Ingredients and Weight:

• Garlic scapes, chopped: 2 cups (140g)
• Fresh basil, packed: 2 cups (50g)
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated: 1 cup (120g)
• Pecorino Romano cheese, grated: 1/2 cup (60g)
• Pine nuts: 1/2 cup (60g)
• Olive oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic scapes, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Process until smooth and creamy.
3. Adjust the consistency with additional olive oil if needed.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and herbaceous
• Nutty and flavorful
• Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or topping grilled meat

User Comments:

• "This pesto is so flavorful and versatile. I love that it uses garlic scapes, which give it a unique twist."
• "I used this pesto on a grilled chicken sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfect together."
• "I'm not usually a pesto fan, but this garlic scape pesto is amazing. It's so creamy and flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find garlic scapes, you can substitute fresh garlic cloves. Use 6-8 cloves, chopped.
• To store the pesto, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• You can also freeze the pesto for up to 3 months.