Spinach Garlic Scape Pesto Recipes

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GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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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

1 pound garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

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

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 SCAPE PESTO



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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

1 cup garlic scapes, sliced crosswise (about 10 to 12 scapes)
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup basil leaves
Juice of one lemon

Steps:

  • Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add the basil and lemon juice, and process until reaching the desired consistency.
  • Add salt to taste and serve immediately.

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

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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This recipe is to use up the garlic scapes I received in my CSA basket. "Garlic scapes (also known as garlic tops, garlic shoots, green garlic, spring baby garlic, garlic spears, early garlic greens, or garlic "flowers") are the curly tipped, extremely tasty green shoots that grow from "heads" of hardneck garlic. " From Plan B Orgarnic Farms.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained or
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup walnuts
8 garlic scapes, chopped
2 tablespoons basil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor.
  • Begin to process and slowly drizzle in oil until smooth.

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO ON SPINACH LINGUINE



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This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.

Provided by jenndoll

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4 sun-dried tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • While pasta boils, process grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook spinach leaves in hot skillet until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes; add drained linguine and pesto sauce. Cook and stir to coat linguine is sauce and until everything is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO



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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

1/4 lb garlic scape, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice
salt

Steps:

  • Puree scapes and olive oil in blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Stir in cheese and lime or lemon juice and season to taste.

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

FAUX PESTO



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Not your usual pesto. Everyone will be surprised when they learn the secret ingredients.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

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

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup pecans
2 cloves garlic
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the spinach, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPINACH-BASIL PESTO



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This pesto is so simple, and its mild, herbaceous flavor makes it the ideal companion for just about any of the meatballs. While many pesto recipes call for pine nuts, we prefer the flavor (and lower price) of walnuts. Try roughly chopping them to add a nice, crunchy texture. We also love this as a healthy party dip, especially because it has no raw garlic - your guests will thank you too! You can swap arugula for spinach if you prefer. Pesto freezes well and will keep for up to three months in the freezer.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated rennet-free Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread out the walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet and roast in oven for about 12 minutes, giving them a shake after 6 minutes. Continue roasting until golden brown and toasted. Set aside and allow to cool thoroughly.
  • Fill a large stockpot three-quarters full with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl half way up with ice and water and set close to the sink.
  • Dump the spinach and basil into the boiling water and stir. After 1 minute, strain the greens, and plunge them into the bowl with ice water. Drain the greens again and squeeze them tightly to get as much water out as possible. Chop the greens roughly.
  • Combine the greens and walnuts with the salt, olive oil and Parmesan in a food processor and process until a smooth consistency is reached. Taste and season with additional salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SPINACH GARLIC PESTO



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Make and share this Spinach Garlic Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups spinach leaves, packed and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Place spinach and basil in food processor and puree.
  • Add garlic, nuts, and sea salt and puree again, gradually adding olive oil. Blend until mixture is a thick, smooth paste.
  • Add lemon juice and parmesan and puree until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 132.7, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.3

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPES PASTA



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Scapes are much milder than garlic & make a very tasty sauce to accompany your choice of pasta. The cooking time is for the pasta. Edit on July 17: I made this for the first time last night & found the garlic flavour overpowering! C.L.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Baby Spinach, rinsed & dried
1/2 cup chopped garlic scape
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 lb pasta, of your choice

Steps:

  • Place spinach, garlic scapes& parmesan in a food processor& pulse until mixture is chunky.
  • With machine running, pour in olive oil.
  • Process until mixture is smooth.
  • Add butter& seasonings to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package until el dente.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water& mix well.
  • Drain pasta, place in serving dishes& top with sauce.

SPINACH BASIL PESTO



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This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy meal. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted and added after thawing. Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in freezer.

Provided by Dianne

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

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
¾ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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