Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 garlic scapes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.