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garlic scape pesto
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5 from 2 votes

Garlic Scape Pesto with Mint and Pistachios

Garlic scapes add the perfect balance of garlic and spring-green flavor to this delicious pesto sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: garlic scapes, mint, pesto, pistachios
Makes: 2 cups
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 10 to 12 garlic scapes, chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ to 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine the toasted pistachios, garlic scapes, mint, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped. With the food processor running, stream in the oil until the mixture resembles a wet paste. If it's too thick, add more olive oil a tablespoon at a time. If it's too thin (very unlikely), add in more toasted pistachios, scapes, and/or mint and process until smooth.
  • To store leftover pesto, transfer it to an airtight container and pour in enough olive oil to create a ⅛-inch layer on top. Cover the container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, drizzling more olive oil on top after each use.