Spinach, Garlic Scape, and Cilantro Pesto

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Servings: Prep Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the spinach, garlic scapes, and cilantro leaves thoroughly.
  2. In a food processor, combine the spinach, chopped garlic scapes, cilantro, and walnuts. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the mixture, and pulse again until well combined.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pulse once more to ensure everything is mixed.
  6. Transfer the pesto to a bowl or jar for serving.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Spinach, Garlic Scape, and Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the spinach, garlic scapes, and cilantro leaves thoroughly.
  2. In a food processor, combine the spinach, chopped garlic scapes, cilantro, and walnuts. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  3. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the mixture, and pulse again until well combined.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pulse once more to ensure everything is mixed.
  6. Transfer the pesto to a bowl or jar for serving.