How to Make Garlic Scape Pesto

We get lots of people who show interest in garlic scapes but have no idea what to do with them. I am overwhelmed by the number of recipes that are on the internet for people to find just the one that works for them. There are recipes that add various cheeses, nuts, etc. For us, we have settled on a very simple recipe with very few additives, because there are so many people with various food allergies that we want to be respectful for.

Since garlic scapes are a very niche, seasonal product, it is important to make good use of them while they last. Making garlic scape pesto and storing it in the refrigerator or freezer for future use ensures that you always have some available for those special dishes. Garlic scape pesto, like garlic scapes, can be added to any recipe that calls for traditional garlic.

• Use it as a marinate for meat.
• Toss it with cold pasta or any raw food recipe.
• Spread it on crackers, toast or fresh bread.
• Use it as a side dish or dip.
• Add additional olive oil and use it as a drizzle on top of any dish.
• Roll bread dough out and spread with pesto – roll up as you would for cinnamon bread and bake.
• Use with your favourite garlic bread recipe.
• Serve with spaghetti and Caesar salad!
• Layer it in a Lasagna.
• Dollop it on top of a baked potato with sour cream and butter.
• Add a spoonful or two to any cooked pasta or stir fry recipe.
• Add a spoonful or two to soups, stews, quiche, scrambled eggs, etc.
• Add ground pine nuts, parmesan cheese or any other cheese or ingredients and re-blend for your own personal flavour enticement.
• Be creative!

A Simple Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe