Garlic Scape Pesto

Written By Heather LoCurto

A bold, fresh twist on a classic spread

— from Leipers Creek Farm.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped (about 8–10 scapes)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)

• 1/3 cup nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or sunflower seeds)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add garlic scapes and nuts to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.

2. Add cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse again.

3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Farmer’s Tip: For a milder flavor, blanch scapes for 30 seconds before blending.

Heather LoCurto

I’m Heather LoCurto. I'm a certified personal trainer, nutrition, and lifestyle coach, with a passion for helping others restore balance to their lives by using faith, food, and fitness to fuel their bigger God-given purpose.

I believe that it’s possible to heal your body through nutritional and lifestyle choices so that you can have the confidence and energy to lead an active lifestyle without the frustration, struggle, or negative self talk that so many subject themselves to every day.

All you need are the right tools, the right mindset, and a faith-based perspective to your health. And I’m here to guide you along the way.

The truth is that you are so much more than just a body. And I’m on a mission to help you change the way you think and see yourself, so you can transform your physical, mental, and spiritual health from the inside out.

Are you ready to become confident, and balanced in your health journey?

https://www.heatherlocurto.com