cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Jul 5, 2016 18:04:02 GMT
I signed up for a loft box every other week - $35/week for a box of local, in season veggies. This week was a ton of peas (3 styles), kale, 2 lettuces, and these garlic scapes.
What can I do with the scapes?
ETA - so nobody else has to Google (sorry @oh yvonne) - garlic scapes are the parts of the garlic plant that grow above the ground apparently. Only in season a short time, and supposed to be yummy!
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 5, 2016 18:06:36 GMT
I have never ever heard the term 'garlic scrapes"...off to Google.  |
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 5, 2016 18:07:52 GMT
huh, just learned something new. Googling found a whole bunch or articles discussing what to do with them. I'm curious to see what the Peas do. |
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valleyview
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Post by valleyview on Jul 5, 2016 18:08:11 GMT
DH loves them sautéed with cabbage. I think they are supposed to be good for pesto.
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Grom Pea
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Post by Grom Pea on Jul 5, 2016 18:18:56 GMT
I made pesto once but it was garlicky! Delicious but don't plan on talking to anyone for a few days :-P
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mlana
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Post by mlana on Jul 5, 2016 18:22:24 GMT
Pesto is the number one suggestion, but they can also be used anywhere you'd use green onions.
Sautéed in kale or spinach sounds divine. I've fallen in love with Carraba's sautéed spinach and I bet these would take it up to a whole new level
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ginacivey
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 5, 2016 18:23:32 GMT
you are lucky...that's a find!
gina
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 5, 2016 18:30:56 GMT
Saute them with potatoes or sweet potatoes. Yum.
It has to be something that can stand up to a strong flavor, so they would be good in a tomato salad, or a simple pasta dish, maybe sautéed mushrooms, scapes and some parmesan cheese.
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Post by imkat on Jul 5, 2016 18:37:19 GMT
I've had them stir fried. Really yummy. They had a similar tender/woody texture of an asparagus.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 5, 2016 19:00:18 GMT
My dad grows his own garlic and there's a lot you can do with them. My mom will saute them with veggies or potatoes.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 5, 2016 19:05:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2016 19:15:29 GMT
They are really good sautéed in an omelet or scrambled eggs.
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calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on Jul 5, 2016 19:20:06 GMT
I make garlic paratha with them. Very easy and delicious.
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Post by Linda on Jul 5, 2016 19:26:37 GMT
my sister made pesto with hers - she said she freezes it (in ice cube trays) for a few months and it's better then than fresh
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zella
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Post by zella on Jul 5, 2016 19:40:59 GMT
I'd never even heard of garlic scapes until last week; they were in one of our Blue Apron Box recipes.
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Jul 5, 2016 20:10:23 GMT
Saute them with potatoes or sweet potatoes. Yum. It has to be something that can stand up to a strong flavor, so they would be good in a tomato salad, or a simple pasta dish, maybe sautéed mushrooms, scapes and some parmesan cheese. This, plus I chop them really tiny and put them on cottage cheese and baked potatoes. I use them like green onions or chives. Yummy. I got a huge handful at the market last week for a buck. They last a long time not chopped in the fridge. SaveSave |
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Post by alissa103 on Jul 5, 2016 20:35:40 GMT
They are really good sautéed in an omelet or scrambled eggs. This. Sooooo good. I'm jealous! Enjoy! |
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Post by cindosha on Jul 5, 2016 21:36:30 GMT
I searched garlic scapes on Pinterest and a butt load came up!!
Cindy
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jul 5, 2016 22:55:40 GMT
I love, love, love garlic scapes. I cut them up and freeze them and throw into sautes, salads, etc.
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Post by elaine on Jul 7, 2016 20:36:24 GMT
I just picked up a couple of bunches at the local farmers market - 2 bunches for $4! I can't wait to use them.
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