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PE: Garlic Scape Pesto

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Eatingwell.com
From EatingWell: March/April 2013
Reviews rated this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
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Makes: About 2/3 cup
Active Time: 10 minutes

During the spring and early summer when garlic scapes are plentiful at farmers’ markets and farm stands, this healthy garlic scape pesto recipe is a great way to enjoy their gorgeous garlicky flavor for weeks. Garlic scapes are the green, spiral-shaped sprouts that appear on the top of garlic plants in the spring. Regular garlic cloves can be used as a substitute for garlic scapes. Try the pesto with pasta, stir-fries, grilled fish, poultry or steaks or add it to scrambled eggs, soup or pasta sauces.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup chopped garlic scapes or garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:
1. Pulse garlic scapes (or garlic) in a food processor until well chopped. Add oil and process until somewhat smooth.

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

Per tablespoon: 103 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 25 mg potassium. ++++ Carbohydrate Servings: 0 ++++ Exchanges: 2 fat