Grilled Garlic Scapes with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and Sea Salt

Grilled Garlic Scapes with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and Sea Salt

By Dishing Up the Dirt

This appetizer requires little prep, and an even shorter cook time – but its flavor and simplicity will give you something to rejoice over while dinner’s on the stove.

Ingredients

Pesto:

  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes, (if packed in oil draind and patted dry)
  • 2 garlic scapes (can sub with garlic cloves), chopped
  • 1 cup loosley packed basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + more to thin if necessary
  • salt to taste

Garlic Scapes

  • 2 bunches of garlic scapes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • flakey sea salt

Overview

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
5-7 minutes

Serves
4

Instructions

Step 1
Blend the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, pine nuts and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until a paste forms. With the motor running slowly add the oil. Process until smooth, adding a touch more olive oil if necessary. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium. Toss the garlic scapes with the oil until evenly coated. Place the scapes in a single layer on the grill (you may need to do this in batches) and grill until lightly charred on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 3
Place scapes on a platter and sprinkle with flakey sea salt and serve with the pesto.

Notes

  • Use this recipe as a guide
  • Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary
  • Cooking times will vary
  • Taste test as you go

Let us know if you make this recipe! Tag your photos with #freshharvestga on Instagram.

Thanks to Dishing Up the Dirt for this amazing recipe. Check out her cookbook here.

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