Spinach and Garlic Scape Pesto

This is a great way to use garlic scapes - the curly green tops of garlic that you can get from the farm early in the growing season! The spinach cuts down some of the super-strong garlic flavor. Use as a sauce for hot pasta, a spread for sandwiches, mixed with mayo for a spread or dip, mixed with ranch dressing for salad. The possibilities are endless!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 pound garlic scapes, minced
• 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend spinach, garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.n