Peas and Garlic Scapes Sauté
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch of garlic scapes (about 6 to 8), chopped
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups of fresh peas
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano (or other grated cheese)
  • Splash of balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar syrup (see Notes)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Chop garlic scapes as you would scallions/green onions discarding the last 2 to 3 inches (curly tips of the garlic scapes).
  2. In a sauté pan (or frying pan) heat oil over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic scapes and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add peas to pan with garlic scapes and sauté until cooked through about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer garlic scapes and peas to a bowl. Toss with Pecorino Romano cheese. Then toss with a splash of balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar syrup, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  6. Serve immediately.
Notes
* Balsamic vinegar glaze can be found in the vinegar section at many supermarkets. If unavailable, boil ¾ cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 7 minutes.
* Can't find garlic scapes and want to make this dish? Chop up a bunch of chives and a few cloves of garlic and add at the same time as the peas.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/peas-and-garlic-scapes-saute/