Garlic Scape Kale Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped garlic scapes
- 2 cups lightly packed chopped kale leaves
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2-3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic scapes, kale, walnuts, parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until garlic scapes and kale are finely chopped, about 10-15 pulses.
- With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil, scraping down the sides when necessary. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- To serve, toss with warm pasta. Sprinkle with extra grated parmesan and some crushed red pepper flakes.