Garlic Scape And Basil Pesto Food

Rather than all basil, blend up a pesto with a handful of chopped scapes or green garlic. Their subtle garlic notes make the perfect addition to this pesto sauce (a delicious crostini or pasta topping).

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 kcal, Cholesterol 1 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 58 mg, Fat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

A deliciously simple to follow basil pesto recipe that uses fresh garlic scapes from the garden. Perfect for use in pasta and other dishes.

Provided by Markus Mueller

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3516.8 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

The star of this pesto is the garlic plant's underappreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape. The ingredients are straightforward except for the substitution of sunflower seeds for pine nuts. The seeds are a fraction of the cost and do the job just as well. A food processor is a must for this recipe. For pesto, ingredient order matters. Start with the scapes and process for about 30 seconds. Add the seeds until they are broken down and mixed well with the scapes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula for wandering bits. Next, pour in the olive oil. If you have Parmesan cheese in chunks, add it now, but if it is grated, wait until the scapes and seeds smooth out. If you're serving right away, add the basil and lemon juice. If not, hold back on the basil for now - otherwise the pesto will lose its vibrant color. Add generously to cooked spaghetti or spread on crusty bread.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     easy, quick

Time 3m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Nut     Parmesan     Tree Nut     Pistachio     Fall     Spring     Healthy

Yield Serves 6 to 8 (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

This recipe is something that you can make quickly and easily using a blender. Everything you need is easy to find in your local supermarket. This paste is great for putting on or in meat and pastas, or with cottage cheese in stuffed pasta shells. Once I start making this, the orders from friends and family keep coming in. For best taste, pesto should be heated up in the meal it's being prepared with.

Provided by FUZZYGREENMONKEY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo.

Provided by amandajo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g