Garlic Scapes and Kale Pesto – Harmony Valley Farm

Garlic Scapes and Kale Pesto

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped garlic scapes
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup walnuts
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Juice of 1 large lemon
¾ tsp sea salt

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse the garlic scapes until minced.
Add sunflower seeds, walnuts, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper and process until thoroughly combined, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Place the kale in the food processor and process until the kale is broken down and incorporated. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Taste and adjust seasonings to suit your preferences. Some may wish to add a bit more oil, a little more lemon, or more salt.
Store in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for a few months.

Notes

Suggested Uses:

Serve on a charcuterie board with veggies and crackers.
Stirred into pastas of pasta salads.
Spread on sandwiches, toast, or bagels.
Mixed into scrambled eggs.
Mix with roasted root vegetables.
Use it in place of tomato sauce on a pizza.

Recipe and photo borrowed from www.oriesfarmfresh.com.

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