Comments on: Garlic Scape-Walnut-Basil Pesto

By: gastroanthropologist

gastroanthropologist — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:30:25 +0000

Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts and I love them in savory things. I’ve got a bunch of wet garlic so I might try this recipe with them. Is the scape part the part that sprouts from heads of garlic?

By: katiek @kitchensidecear

katiek @kitchensidecear — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:08:59 +0000

garlic scapes. haha. buds, scapes, the whole garlic place is finally used! word.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:50:08 +0000

A delightful pesto! I love that combo!

Cheers,

Rosa

By: megan

megan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:13 +0000

Yeah, we’ve still got them – I think – at least as of last Saturday. I bought a big bagful – they actually last quite a while in the fridge. Hoping to see more tomorrow at the market.

By: liz {zested}

liz {zested} — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:50:16 +0000

Megan – I had just read your post today too – looks good! I like the addition of walnuts. It seems like it would help mellow out the scapes a little, since they’re quite pungent on their own. Are you still finding them in New York? I didn’t see any new ones at the markets this week.

By: Reeni

Reeni — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:19:11 +0000

I’ve never had a garlic scape – this pesto sounds so delicious! I will be looking for them at the market.

By: megan

megan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:18:59 +0000

Oooh almonds. That sounds good! And great tip about freezing pesto in ice cube trays – I was just thinking that I should’ve mentioned that in my original post. Thanks!!

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:14:14 +0000

I made garlic scape pesto recently – but without the basil. just scapes, olive oil, almonds, s&p, and a little vinegar. then i froze the extra in ice cubes for future use!

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:24:24 +0000

So interesting. Guess it’s true that you don’t have to waste any part of a veggie or herb really. This is a good idea.

By: megan

megan — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:13:53 +0000

Ha! It’s like food blogger mind-meld! Melissa, your stir fry sounds AWESOME! I’m hungry….