Spinach, Garlic Scape Pesto

I took this photo in 2017 when working for River Run at the Queen Anne Farmers Market to showcase the Farm's health-giving and vibrant Spinach and Garlic Scapes. These are some of the things that fill our Farm Boxes in early summer.  —Madi

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of Spinach 

  • 3 Garlic Scapes

  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan 

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Method

  1. Combine Spinach and Garlic Scapes in a food processor

  2. Add Pine Nuts, Parmesan, EVOO, and seasonings

  3. Serve as you wish.

  4. You can add 1/2 cup of Cream over medium heat with 1 cup of Pesto to make a cream sauce to dress Zucchini Noodles or traditional Pasta

Zucchini Noodles with Spinach, Garlic Scape Pesto topped with Pine Nuts and Lemon Zest

Zucchini Noodles with Spinach, Garlic Scape Pesto topped with Pine Nuts and Lemon Zest

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