So, we are inundated with garlic! The day I dreamed of is finally here – harvest day. Okay, so we’ve been harvesting herbs for a little bit, but the garlic, the garlic is here!
I am going to go on record saying that garlic was the best gardening decision I ever made (so far). And I plan on doubling my crop next year! I already placed my Green Mountain Garlic order. Scapes all around!
Spring veggies make a mean pasta dish. Top it off with a fresh, homemade pesto and you’ve just about reached perfection.
I grabbed some asparagus from Tosy’s farm the other day (I just planted the roots for mine this year), harvested some scapes and basil and whipped up a quick and easy dinner.
The only issue we have with pesto is that traditionally it is made with nuts. Since H man is allergic I made it with sunflower seeds that were processed in a nut-free facility instead and it turned out just as delish. But feel free to substitute pine nuts instead if you desire. 
Here’s my recipe:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- pinch of Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Directions
- Add all ingredients to your food processor. If needed, add more olive oil by the Tbsp. Blend until smooth. Add to your pasta dish and you're ready to enjoy!
I love pesto and garlic and this sounds delicious. Thank you! I can’t wait to be able to grow my own! Sunflower seeds are a great substitute. I occasionally use Hempseed since we can’t have nuts either. Going to give sunflower seeds a try.
Heather M recently posted…Wilted Spinach and Shallots
Oooh, I’ll need to try Hempseed. Nice to have another choice!
I am so totally making this! We also have nut allergies. Great idea to use sunflower seeds.
Jo-Lynne Shane recently posted…Introducing the Art Marketplace by Minted
Thanks Jo-Lynne! I have to say, there is very little taste difference. It is a great alternative to nuts!