This Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto recipe adds another twist to one of my favorite pesto recipes. I love pesto and I always have a jar of on standby in my fridge. I never buy pesto in a store since I realised how quick and easy it is to make at home. Classic pesto always has cheese, but since I like to make vegan pestos, it is much better for me to experiment at home.
Garlic scapes are the spiral green stalks that grow from the bulbs of garlic plants. There are always scapes at my local farmer’s market at this time of year. In this recipe I blend them them with swiss chard, walnuts and lemon to make this healthy and delicious pesto. I sometimes add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to add a little kick.
To make my version of Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto, you will need the following ingredients:
Lightly cook the swiss chard leaves in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and squeeze out the excess water.
Place the swiss chard, garlic scapes, walnuts, crushed red pepper and lemon juice into the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until all the ingredients have come together but the mixture is still slightly chunky.
With the food processor running, pour in all the olive oil slowly.
Process the ingredients until you have a smooth paste.
Serve with pasta or on freshly toasted ciabatta bread for a delicious vegan snack.
This Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto is another take on pesto that I absolutely love. Try it out soon and write a review to let me know what you think.
Absolutely love this! I made this pesto with my kids, and they enjoyed helping with the blending. It’s delicious and so easy to make. I feel proud to have a homemade vegan option ready for pasta nights. Happy to try new ingredients from the farmers' market.
Superb flavour, easy to make from fresh.
Delicious
Super easy recipe. Made it with my kids and they loved the flavor. Fresh garlic scapes from the market made it special!
Amazing! I made this pesto for a picnic, and my friends couldn’t believe it was vegan! The flavors are so vibrant, and it made my pasta dish shine! Proud moment!
Delicious! My kids loved it, especially on pasta during our family dinner night. Will make again for sure!
I made this Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto last weekend, and it was amazing! I love how easy it is to whip up compared to store-bought. I always have scapes from the farmers' market, so this is now my go-to recipe. The flavors blended so well, and I can't wait to make it again!
OMG! I just made this Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto and it was outta this world!! 🌱✨ I’ve never been a fan of store-bought pesto, but this recipe made it sooo easy! My husband and I devoured it on pasta, and it's a new fav! Can't wait to share with friends!
Amazing!
Deliciously easy dish
I tried this Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto last weekend. It was super easy to make! I spread it on toast and it reminded me of summer picnics at the park with my husband.
Super tasty pesto! I made this with my kids on a rainy Saturday and it was a hit. The garlic scapes were fresh from the farmer's market, adding great flovor. It's so simple to make, and now we have a new favorite to enjoy together.
Delicious
OMG, this pesto is sooo delish! Made it with my kids and we can't stop eatin' it. Total game changer for our pasta nights!
I made this Vegan Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard Pesto and it was superb. So simple to prepare and I loved the fresh flavors. My kids not only ate it but asked for more. What a hit!
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