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Fresh Roasted Garlic Scapes Recipe with Lemon and Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring tender roasted garlic scapes with bright lemon and fragrant thyme, perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound garlic scapes, trimmed and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: drizzle of toasted almond oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Trim the garlic scapes by snapping off tough ends and cutting into roughly 4-inch pieces. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic scapes, olive oil, lemon zest, thyme leaves, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the scapes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, then flip each scape using tongs or a spatula.
  6. Continue roasting for another 8-10 minutes until tender with browned, caramelized spots.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot scapes.
  8. Toss gently to combine and transfer to a serving dish. Adjust salt or lemon to taste.

Notes

Dry the garlic scapes well to avoid steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper roasting. Toss halfway through roasting for even caramelization. Add lemon juice immediately after roasting to brighten flavor. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried. Watch oven temperature to prevent burning.

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