Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto
Use on pasta, spread on bread, or dipping
- 1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes flower top removed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil packed
- 1/2 cup nuts pine, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or mix
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or vegan parmesan ** see notes**
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Add first 4 ingredients to food processor and pulse until you reach your desired consistency for pesto. Can use a Vitamix for a creamy pesto
1/2 cup grated parmesan
With processor running drizzle olive oil to reach your desired consistency
1/2 cup olive oil
To use on pasta
Cook and drain the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add desired amount of pesto to warm, drained pasta along with some pasta water to make a creamy pesto sauce. Add water slowly.
To liven up even more add cooked vegetables (squash, kale, peas)
top with additional parmesan if desired and garnish with small basil leaves
Vegan Parmesan recipe:
3/4 cup raw cashews, 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 3/4 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp garlic powder
Add all ingredients to a food processor or bullet. Mix, pulse until fine meal is achieved. Store in a jar in the refrigerator. Keeps several weeks