By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 10
112 cal · 45 min
Creamy Garlic Scape Dip
Recipe GLPRf765316e4a404d
A vibrant, garlicky dip featuring tender garlic scapes blended with toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, and parmesan for depth and crunch. The mixture is tempered with creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of sour cream and mayonnaise to create a luxurious, herb-forward spread perfect for vegetables, crackers, or bread.
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Ingredients
¼ cup raw almonds
10 garlic scapes, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons sour cream and/or mayonnaise, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse the garlic scapes thoroughly under cool water. Trim off the whitish tough base and the darker green leafy top, keeping only the tender, pale green spiral portion in the middle. Chop this tender part into small, bite-sized pieces.
Add the chopped garlic scapes, almonds, sunflower seeds, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse the mixture 8–10 times until it resembles a chunky pesto with visible texture but well combined. Do not add the Greek yogurt yet.
Transfer the pesto-like mixture to a small bowl and stir in the Greek yogurt until evenly mixed.
Pour half of the yogurt-pesto mixture back into the food processor and pulse until nearly smooth, about 1–2 minutes. This creates a creamy, well-emulsified base while preserving some texture.
Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and fold it into the remaining unpureed portion, creating a dip with swirls of texture and creaminess.
Stir in 3 tablespoons of sour cream and/or mayonnaise, mixing well. Taste and add more sour cream or mayonnaise a tablespoon at a time if you prefer a creamier, milder dip. Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with vegetables, crackers, or bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Comments
Garlic scapes arrive in late spring at Charlotte farmers markets and are occasionally stocked at Harris Teeter and Food Lion, but a dedicated trip to a farmers market or specialty grocer is the real cost here—and they're only available for a narrow window. The dip itself is straightforward enough: blend almonds, scapes, seeds, cheese, and dairy into a creamy spread that costs around $1.50 per serving for quality ingredients. The 45-minute estimate is honest for hand-blending or food processing, though most of that is passive. The dip is a classic weeknight appetizer that holds well for days, reheats fine, and suits any table without fussing, but the seasonal scarcity and special shopping trip make it better suited to spring entertaining than regular rotation.
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