In the center of the photo, the garlic scape is the curly stalk of the garlic plant. Harvested young, the stalk is a tender, curly capsule of mild garlic flavor.(Sorry about the crooked image...the photo is stubbornly sideways.)
Health Benefits
Garlic is antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, antifungal and has many healing properties.
Uses
Since the garlic scape has a more mild flavor than the garlic bulb, it is often used raw or just slightly cooked. Ideas include:
- adding them raw to salads
- mincing and using as a garnish
- using them in place of garlic in soups, dips, salad dressings
- served alone or in combo with other foods, grilled, sauteed, roasted
- in pesto
- can be substituted in recipes for onions or garlic
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