When I posted on my Instagram that I had received garlic scapes in my farm share I got recommended to use them to make into a pesto. I went online and found a recipe, but I had three problems:
1) I didn't want to use up all my garlic scapes in the pest because they are so delicious
2) I didn't have most of the ingredients for the recipe
3) I had a ton of extra greens (fennel leaves/stems and basil) that I didn't want to go to waste
One thing to know about me is that when I find a recipe that I like, but don't have the "correct ingredients" for it I often create a new recipe with what I have. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but likely this time it did! So here is my modified recipe:
Ingredients:
2 garlic scapes
Leaves and stem of 1 fennel plant
1 handful of basil
1/3 cup nuts (I used almonds)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 lemon juiced
Dash of salt and pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
Add all ingredients, expect oil, into the food processor and pulse until well mixed.
Slowly add olive oil while food processor is on.
Enjoy!
Notes:
Sub in fennel/basil for any extra leaves and stems you have.
This pesto freezes great, so make a batch and freeze some for later.
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