3 easy ways to use garlic scapes

You can eat the slim green stalk and the bud-like structure of garlic spaces! But first, what are garlic scapes?

Garlic scapes are the curly, twirly, green flower stalks that emerge from the tops of garlic plants as they grow. They can be eaten cooked or raw, and they are as fun to look as they are to eat! Garlic scapes have a mild and subtle garlic flavor, softer than the bote you’d find in raw garlic cloves. This makes them exceptionally versatile anywhere in cooking where you would normally use garlic.

3 easy ways to use garlic scapes in cooking

• Cooked: garlic scapes can be sautéed, stir-fried, or grilled, much like asparagus or green beans. They can be used as a flavorful addition to stir-fries, pasta dishes, omelets, and soups.

• Pesto: garlic scape pesto is a popular way to use this ingredient. It is made by blending garlic scapes with herbs, nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. The resulting pesto can be used as a spread, sauce, or dressing.

• Garnish: the vibrant green color and unique shape of garlic scapes make them a visually appealing garnish for various dishes. They can be finely chopped and sprinkled over lettuce salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled rotisserie chicken.