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garlic scape/whistles and pistachio pesto

Recipe by
C G
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Farmfreshfeasts.com. Start with the smaller amounts indicated first then add more, to taste.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For garlic scape/whistles and pistachio pesto

  • 1 c
    garlic scapes (aka garlic whistles)
  • 1/4-1/2 c
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 c
    italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 c
    pistachios, toasted
  • 1/3-1/2 c
    freshly grated grana padano cheese (which replaced parmesan)
  • 1-3 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice (i also added 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest to the pesto)
  • pinch
    coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    extra virgin olive oil

How To Make garlic scape/whistles and pistachio pesto

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients *except* for the olive oil in a food processor. PULSE a few times. Now BLEND until smooth pouring the olive oil gradually and in a steady stream through the feeder tube. Taste and adjust if necessary.
  • 2
    Serve with baguette slices, crackers, pita or similar. Note: I considered grilling or roasting the scapes first but ran out of time.
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