Delicious Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup garlic scapes sliced (about 10 to 12 scapes)

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds or any lightly toasted nut such as walnuts or almonds

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese chunk or grated

1/2 cup basil leaves (optional)--we do not add

Juice of one lemon or to taste-we use 2 tsp.

Salt to taste

How to make: Place garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Add the seeds and pulse for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds. Add the Parmesan and pulse until ingredients are combined. Add the basil and lemon juice and process until you reach the desired consistency. Add salt to taste and serve immediately or freeze.