{"id":12735,"date":"2019-07-13T14:09:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-13T18:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/?p=12735"},"modified":"2023-12-03T13:37:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:37:28","slug":"grilled-garlic-scapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/grilled-garlic-scapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Garlic Scapes"},"content":{"rendered":"

This grilled garlic scapes recipe adds a layer of sweet smoky char to the mild garlicky flavor, and then enhances it further with a simple dusting of sea salt and freshly ground pepper.<\/p>\n

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Love garlic?<\/em> Then you will love the light garlic flavor of the seasonal garlic scapes.<\/p>\n

Grilling is such an easy way to prepare garlic scapes that allows the natural flavor to shine. This is probably my favorite way to enjoy garlic scapes.<\/p>\n

Grilled garlic scapes make a great side dish right off the grill. Simply pile the wily grilled garlic scapes on a plate, dust with sea salt and fresh-ground pepper, and serve as a side dish to any meal.<\/p>\n

Grilled garlic scapes also combine well with other grilled seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, and potatoes.<\/p>\n

I also enjoy using grilled garlic scapes as a pizza topping.<\/p>\n

What are Garlic Scapes?<\/h2>\n

A garlic scape is the flower stalk hardneck garlic produces a few weeks before the bulb is ready to harvest. The scape is trimmed off the plant to allow the bulb to develop. The garlic scape has a softer and less pungent garlicky flavor than garlic cloves.<\/p>\n