GARLIC SCAPES: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy
STORAGE
Refrigerate in plastic bag for 2-3 weeks
Put in a glass with water in the bottom, store on the countertop
Nutrition
Garlic scapes are an excellent source of selenium, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Garlic has been researched for its cardiovascular, immune, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Fun fact
Garlic scapes are the stem and bud of hardneck garlic. They look like long, curly green beans and have a texture similar to asparagus. They are more mild than a raw garlic clove, tasting more like a green onion.
3 ways to USE FRESH GARLIC SCAPES
Make into herb butter to enjoy on toast, potatoes, or in sandwiches
Saute or roast with any other vegetables (chop and use like onions or garlic cloves)
Breakfast
Frittata with Potatoes, Shiitake, and Garlic Scapes