Garlic Scape Pesto

I've recently been discovering many delicious variations on standard basil pesto. Garlic Scape Pesto is a great way to use garlic scapes and can be easily frozen. This and similar recipes can be found all over the internet - this one comes from maryjanesfarm.org.

Garlic Scape Pesto

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 lb. scapes
1/2-cup olive oil
Salt to taste

Puree scapes and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Stir in Parmesan and lime or lemon juice and season to taste. Serve on bread, crackers or pasta.

I substituted Romano cheese for Parmesan and also added a few tablespoons of finely chopped fresh basil. Since I was making the pesto in a blender, not a food processor, I substituted some of the oil out for water, which makes the mixture easier to blend. I don't know yet how this will affect the frozen pesto, but it does use up less of your oil!