Garlic Scape Pesto

Ease of preparation rating: Easy.

Yield:  4 servings.

Ingredients:

12 garlic scapes

½ cup (120ml) parmesan cheese, grated

½ cup (120ml) pine nuts

½ cup (120ml) olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Method:

Clean and trim garlic scapes by cutting just below the bulb.

In a food processor, blend garlic scapes, pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper.

Add lemon juice.

While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil until the pesto is smooth.

*Serve with Garlic and Haddock Rice Balls. See recipe.