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Garlic Scape

Garlic Scape Recipes: The Beginner’s Guide to Cooking with Garlic Scapes

Learn how to cook with garlic scapes, the tender green shoots of garlic plants. This beginner-friendly guide covers what garlic scapes are, how they taste, how to prepare them, and easy recipe ideas including pesto, stir-fries, soups, and grilled side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Course: American
Cuisine: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Calories: 140
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 10 –12 garlic scapes roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts for a budget option
  • ½ cup good-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper