Roasted garlic scapes fresh out of the oven.

I roasted garlic scapes for the first time for a July 4th potluck. What a delicious surprise! The long, slow roast worked on them the same way it does on garlic heads. The result: creamy vegetable stems and slightly crunchy flower bud tips, all with a mellow, caramelized garlic flavor. They disappeared fast.

Roasting scapes is easy. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, wrap in foil and roast for 30-40 minutes at 425 degrees. I haven’t tried them on the grill yet but bet they’d be great that way too.

This will be a new seasonal favorite for us at home. Another batch is on the menu for tonight.

More garlic scape recipes.