Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto

Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto

In this recipe, scapes are combined with a small amount of basil to make a spicy, summery pesto that’s good in pasta or on toast with tomatoes and cheese.
By Bryan Picard

Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto

A garlic scape is the stem and flowering portion of the garlic plant. With the scape removed, a garlic plant will store more energy in its bulbs, making them larger and tastier. But another good reason to remove the scapes is that they’re full of flavour. I use them as I do garlic bulbs, to flavour sautéed vegetables and soups. Scapes can even be thrown on the grill. In this recipe, I combine them with a small amount of basil to make a spicy, summery pesto that’s good in pasta or on toast with tomatoes and cheese. Enjoy!

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Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto

Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto


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  • Author: Bryan Picard
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

In this recipe, scapes are combined with a small amount of basil to make a spicy, summery pesto that’s good in pasta or on toast with tomatoes and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Big handful of garlic scapes
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
  • 3/4 to 1 cup of olive or grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • juice of half a lemon
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, mix all of the ingredients for a few minutes.
  2. Add more oil if needed. Taste and season with more salt and/or lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Side
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