Garlic scape pesto

Ingredients

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.

What can you do with scape pesto?
What can you do with the tops of garlic scapes?
How long does garlic scape pesto last in the fridge?
What does a garlic scape look like?
Can you eat the whole garlic scape?
Should you let garlic flower?
Should garlic scapes be cut off?
Are garlic scapes healthy?
Can I freeze garlic scapes?
What is a garlic scape substitute?
Do you harvest garlic before or after it flowers?

What can you do with scape pesto?

Toss it with pasta.
Spread it on crackers.
Roll bread dough out and spread with pesto – roll up as you would for cinnamon bread and bake. ...
Layer it in a Lasagna (I made a White Garlic Lasagna last night for a freezer meal – I'll let you know how it tastes later this month!)

What can you do with the tops of garlic scapes?

Cut garlic scapes into 6-inch pieces and pickle them. (Think pickled green beans or thin kosher dill pickles.)
Sauté scapes and use them as a pizza topping. ...
Use the scapes whole in a warm-weather-friendly braise.
Mix chopped scapes with a stick of butter to make a garlicky compound butter for grilled or pan-fried fish.

How long does garlic scape pesto last in the fridge?

Continue to process until all the ingredients are incorporated and broken down, about one minute. Store in a covered container or lidded jar in the fridge and enjoy within a week.

What does a garlic scape look like?

Garlic scapes are the tender stem and flower bud of a hardneck garlic plant. (Hardneck garlic is the kind of garlic that typically grows in Canada and the northeastern U.S.) Scapes first grow straight out of the garlic bulb, then coil. When harvested, they look like long, curly green beans.

Can you eat the whole garlic scape?

The entire garlic scape is edible and you can use the whole scape in pestos and other purees. However, the area from the bulb (where it bulges out) to the skinny tip can be rather tough and stringy, so I discard that portion.

Should you let garlic flower?

If you notice flowers forming you can remove them or leave them intact; either way, it should not affect the swelling of the bulb.

Should garlic scapes be cut off?

Since the bulb is what we eat, we recommend cutting the scape. Plus, scapes are delicious and can be used just like garlic, but they are ready a month or two before the garlic bulb. ... To cut your scape, wait until the center stalk completely forms and grows above the rest of the plant.

Are garlic scapes healthy?

Flavor profile: Scapes have a mellow, garlicky flavor with a hint of spice. Think green onion meets garlic meets chive. Health benefits: Scapes are high in antioxidants and could help reoxygenate blood and protect the liver. They also contain allium compounds, which are thought to help protect against osteoarthritis.

Can I freeze garlic scapes?

Garlic scapes are both edible and delicious! ... BONUS: You can easily freeze garlic scapes - for use far long into the winter. Some folks like to chop and then blanche the scapes for about 2 minutes before packing them away in freezer bags. Others like to simply chop and freeze in bags without blanching.

What is a garlic scape substitute?

If you don't have garlic scapes you can substitute: Half the amount of minced garlic. So for example; if your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon minced garlic scapes, use about 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic instead. OR - Substitute equal amounts of green garlic.

Do you harvest garlic before or after it flowers?

I'm always thrilled to see my garlic is flowering, as it increases the interest in the herb garden and I can still harvest the garlic bulbs, although the inflorescence will redirect energy from the bulb. For larger bulbs, remove the scapes and eat them before the buds burst open.