Best 3 Spinach Garlic Scape Pesto Recipes

Spinach garlic scape pesto is a vibrant green sauce that captures the flavors of spring. With its garlicky bite and nutty undertones, it's a versatile condiment perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more. Made with fresh spinach, tender garlic scapes, and a handful of pantry staples, this pesto comes together quickly in a food processor and can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later use. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and flavorful spinach garlic scape pesto.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

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This is a great way to use garlic scapes - the curly green tops of garlic that you can get from the farm early in the growing season! The spinach cuts down some of the super-strong garlic flavor. Use as a sauce for hot pasta, a spread for sandwiches, mixed with mayo for a spread or dip, mixed with ranch dressing for salad. The possibilities are endless!

Provided by KARENMOLLOY

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups fresh spinach
1 pound garlic scapes, minced
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Blend spinach, garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPE PESTO

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This recipe is to use up the garlic scapes I received in my CSA basket. "Garlic scapes (also known as garlic tops, garlic shoots, green garlic, spring baby garlic, garlic spears, early garlic greens, or garlic "flowers") are the curly tipped, extremely tasty green shoots that grow from "heads" of hardneck garlic. " From Plan B Orgarnic Farms.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained or
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup walnuts
8 garlic scapes, chopped
2 tablespoons basil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor.
Begin to process and slowly drizzle in oil until smooth.

GARLIC SCAPE PESTO ON SPINACH LINGUINE

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This is a light and fresh alternative to traditional pesto. Garlic scapes have a more mild garlic flavor. You can often find them at your farmers market, and they are inexpensive.

Provided by jenndoll

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package spinach linguine
½ pint grape tomatoes, cut into thirds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup garlic scapes, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4 sun-dried tomatoes
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
While pasta boils, process grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic scapes, olive oil, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook spinach leaves in hot skillet until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes; add drained linguine and pesto sauce. Cook and stir to coat linguine is sauce and until everything is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

For a more intense flavor, use roasted garlic scapes instead of fresh ones.
If you don't have any lemon on hand, you can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
To make a vegan pesto, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
Pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Pesto is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes, such as pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and salads.

Conclusion:

Spinach garlic scape pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great way to use up fresh spinach and garlic scapes, and it's also a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your food, give spinach garlic scape pesto a try.