The Educated Eater Canada

By: Suzanne Brett, RHN – Victoria,BC

Yields: approx. 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups roughly chopped garlic scapes, buds removed
• ½ cup olive oil + more for desired consistency
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1/3 cup walnuts, almonds or pumpkin seeds
• ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• ¼ cup fresh basil (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend well, leaving a wee bit of texture.  Do not blend to complete puree.
2. Garnish with a few thinly sliced scapes or buds.

Serve with your favourite chips, crackers, or veggies, or as a garnish on soup, in wraps, sandwiches or veggies patties.