Ingredients
1 pound garlic scapes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon juice, for serving
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Trim the tough ends: Cut off the bottom ½ to 1 inch of each garlic scape.
3-Trim the thin tips: Trim the thin top above the flower bud and save for another use.
4-Cut into uniform pieces: Slice scapes into 4-6 inch lengths or 2-inch segments.
5-Season the scapes: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
6-Arrange on the baking sheet: Spread scapes in a single layer without overcrowding.
7-Roast in the oven: Roast for 15-20 minutes at 400°F, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.
8-Finish and serve: Remove when tender with golden spots, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over.
Last Step:
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🔪 Trim the thin tips and save them to use like chives in salads or as a garnish.
🔥 Do not overcrowd the pan; scapes should be in a single layer to caramelize rather than steam.
🧊 Store fresh scapes in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them whole for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg