Grilled Garlic Scapes

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb of garlic scapes, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the garlic scapes, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Mix until all the garlic scapes are evenly coated.
3. Place the garlic scapes on the preheated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes, flipping every 1-2 minutes, until the garlic scapes are slightly charred and tender.
4. Remove from the grill and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Garlic scapes are the tender shoots of the garlic plant and are only available for a few weeks in the spring.
• Garlic scapes are a great source of vitamins C and B6, as well as manganese and selenium.
• Garlic scapes have a milder flavor than regular garlic and can be used in any dish that calls for garlic.