Garlic Scape Pesto and Radish Crostini

Garlic scapes are the curly stems of a garlic bulb and they offer a delicate taste of garlic that is versatile in cooking. They are great as a garnish on salads, pasta dishes, or as a topping for homemade pizzas.

This recipe is for one of the more popular uses of garlic scapes ~ pesto ~ and it’s paired with the crunch of radishes!

Any extra garlic scape pesto can be added to your next pasta dish or put on a slice of freshly baked bread.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup garlic scapes (roughly chopped)
• 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
• Salt & black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Puree garlic scapes in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add olive oil and sunflower seeds and process until combined.
3. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice and salt to taste.
4. Toast your bread slices on a grill, in your oven or toaster. Spread the garlic scape pesto on each slice and top with several thinly sliced radishes, a drizzle of olive oil, and another sprinkle of salt.
5. Serve & Enjoy!