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Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

Vegan Garlic-Scape Basil Pesto

Basil, pine nuts, and fresh garlic scapes come together in a creamy delicious pesto that is the perfect topping for pasta or ciabatta sandwiches. Dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Condiment, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 5 garlic scapes (tender stems and bulbs roughly chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Toast pine nuts for 5-7 minutes in oven at 350 degrees. Remove when light golden brown.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.