Sauteed Garlic Scapes Recipe
Sauteed in olive oil and butter, Garlic Scapes is an easy side dish recipe of tender seasonal greens filled with a light garlic flavor. Add a hint of lemon and your tastebuds will thank you.
Servings: 4
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound garlic scapes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Remove the flower buds from the garlic scapes and discard.
- Cut the scapes into bite size pieces, about 2 inches long.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the olive oil and butter until melted.
- Add the scapes, kosher salt and pepper and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and cook for one additional minute.
- Stir in lemon zest and transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg