Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic Scape Pesto

• 1 pound garlic scapes
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• ¼ c.  sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Coarsely chop the scapes and pulse in a food processor. Add olive oil, cheese, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, salt and process until the pesto forms a coarse paste.  Serve over pasta, mix into a grain salad or spread on toast or crackers..great with fresh tomatoes! To freeze, pack the pesto into 1/2 pint jars. Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top, fasten the lid and freeze.