Scape Pesto With Artichokes Recipes

Garlic scapes, the curled flower from the top of a garlic plant, are abundant at farmers markets and CSAs (community supported agriculture shares) in spring and make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions! Add to sandwiches, pasta, lamb, and fish dishes. Tastes great mixed with mayo.

Provided by amandajo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Garlic scapes are the curly stems from hard-necked garlic plants. They have a milder flavor than the garlic bulbs. We enjoyed this pesto spread on Italian bread, but it would probably be good over pasta as well. You can substitute asiago cheese for the parmesan. I don't really know how many servings this makes, but I had to guess since I couldn't submit the recipe without filling in the serving amount. I've heard that it freezes well, but we didn't have any left to freeze!

Provided by Sonata

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 127.6, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.2

The star of this pesto is the garlic plant's underappreciated second offering: the fleeting garlic scape. The ingredients are straightforward except for the substitution of sunflower seeds for pine nuts. The seeds are a fraction of the cost and do the job just as well. A food processor is a must for this recipe. For pesto, ingredient order matters. Start with the scapes and process for about 30 seconds. Add the seeds until they are broken down and mixed well with the scapes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula for wandering bits. Next, pour in the olive oil. If you have Parmesan cheese in chunks, add it now, but if it is grated, wait until the scapes and seeds smooth out. If you're serving right away, add the basil and lemon juice. If not, hold back on the basil for now - otherwise the pesto will lose its vibrant color. Add generously to cooked spaghetti or spread on crusty bread.

Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler

Categories     easy, quick

Time 3m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

I was surprised to find several garlic scape pesto recipes posted on this site. Here's another version for you. Quality ingredients [especiallly] good quality freshly grated cheese is crucial for best flavor in this recipe. Walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts can replace those expensive pine nuts.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2503.9, Fat 265.9, SaturatedFat 43.6, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 1024.8, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 31.9

I was recently at the farmer's market and came across some onion scapes. I have never cooked with them before so I did a little research on the internet and found that pesto is a common use of garlic scapes, so why not onion scapes. They taste like the green parts of a green onion. RZ does not recognize onion scapes in the recipe posting process, so I have substituted garlic scapes; either can be used.

Provided by Rainbabe

Categories     Spring

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups pesto, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 450.2, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.2