Garlic Scape Pesto

Many different ingredient combinations; here's one simple recipe and one more complex.

Garlic Scape Pesto (Basic)

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-scape-pesto/

Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

1 pound of garlic scapes, cut into 2 inch pieces

1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese

1 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Blend the garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a food processor until smooth.

Garlic Scape Pesto 

Source: http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2014/07/garlic-scape-pesto.html

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup garlic scapes, cut into pieces
10 fresh basil leaves
¼ almonds (you could use pistachios, pine nuts or walnuts)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and white pepper, to taste, if desired
½ cup good quality olive oil

Preparation:

1. Combine the basil leaves, garlic scapes, and almonds in a food processor. Pulse until everything is broken up into small chunks.
2. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and white pepper. Pulse briefly.
3. Turn the food processor on and slowly add the olive oil until the pesto is the consistency you like.
4. Remove and transfer to an air tight container, pop in the fridge until needed.
5. Or just shove it all in your mouth immediately, whatever works for you.
6. You can use this over pasta, crostini, sandwiches or for dip for some great crackers. However you use it make lots because it will be gobbled up quickly.