This recipe was shared with us by Alex Martinson, our CSA member whose gorgeous food photos have served as great inspiration to get creative in the kitchen! Everything was created & all photos* are by Alex, enjoy! And thank you so much Alex!
*Just wanted to mention that when I uploaded this to The Vegetablog, the photos appear a bit larger than what Alex shared with me.
Recipe by Alex Martinson. Check out what I’m baking @breadafterbed
My favorite kind of pesto is one with lots of garlic, so why not make it the highlight of the dish! Garlic scapes have a mild garlic flavor which makes it a perfect centerpiece for pesto. This isn’t your traditional pesto as it does not have any basil in it. It is great on pasta or as a topping for focaccia! Would also be a great spread for sandwiches. You know it must be tasty when your toddler is licking it off a spoon straight from the jar. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
120g (about 5) garlic scapes
10g (about 1 tablespoon) raw pepitas
10g (about 1 tablespoon) pine nuts
87g (⅔ cup) good quality olive oil
½ tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe idea! Focaccia topped with garlic scape pesto and finished with crushed pistachios. Garlic scapes from Mighty Gnome Market Garden