From Garden to Table: 10 Creative Garlic Scapes Recipes for Every Meal

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with those curly, green stalks that sprout from your garlic plants, you’re in for a treat! Garlic scapes are not only edible, but they offer a milder, sweeter alternative to the usual garlic cloves. Over the years, I’ve taken these fresh-from-the-garden gems and turned them into delightful dishes that shine at any meal. Here are my top 10 creative garlic scapes recipes that I’m excited to share with you.

Each recipe is designed to make the most of garlic scapes while they’re in season. They’re straightforward, delicious, and a great way to add a unique twist to your meals. Ready to transform these curly stalks into culinary delights? Let’s dive into these recipes and bring the best of your garden to the table.

Garlic Scape Pesto

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Garlic scapes grace the market, bursting with their unique, garlicky flavor. Capture their essence in this vibrant pesto, a perfect way to savor the season's bounty.

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​3-Ingredient Garlic Scape Compound Butter

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Unlock the unique flavor of garlic scapes with this delicious butter – perfect for steaks, bread, eggs, and beyond!

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Garlic Scape Refrigerator Pickels

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This refrigerator pickle recipe captures their vibrancy, letting you enjoy their garlicky goodness all summer, fall, and even winter.

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Homemade Garlic Scape Powder

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Don't waste those curly wonders! Transform garlic scapes into a burst of fresh garlic flavor with homemade scape powder.

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Easy Garlic Scape Pesto

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Garlic scapes, a seasonal delight, are perfect for pesto. Learn how to harvest, prepare, and transform them into a flavorful condiment with this easy recipe.

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Pickled Garlic Scapes

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Extend garlic scape season with Pickled Garlic Scapes! This simple fridge pickle recipe features a 5-minute brine and a 2-week cure, bringing garlicky goodness to your table all season long.

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Garlic Scapes Pesto

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These flavorful green shoots, emerging from hardneck garlic in late spring, offer a delightful alternative to traditional pesto. This recipe captures their unique garlicky essence in a vibrant condiment, perfect for elevating any dish.

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Garlic Scape Butter

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This simple compound butter, crafted with just two ingredients, elevates any dish and makes a delightful addition to spring appetizers. Explore its versatility and elevate your meals at home.

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Green Garlic Potato Salad

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This green garlic potato salad offers a refreshing twist on classic, mayonnaise-based versions. The vibrant flavor of green garlic shines through, creating a lighter and more flavorful side dish.

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Lacto-Fermented Garlic Scapes

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Hardneck garlic's springtime bounty, the scape, offers a unique opportunity for culinary exploration. These flavorful shoots can be roasted, fermented, or incorporated into salads, adding a vibrant garlicky dimension to various dishes.

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