Peas and Garlic Scapes Sauté
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of garlic scapes about 6 to 8, chopped
- 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups of fresh peas
- 1/3 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
- Chop garlic scapes as you would scallions/green onions discarding the last 2 to 3 inches (curly tips of the garlic scapes).
- In a sauté pan (or frying pan) heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic scapes and sauté until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add peas to pan with garlic scapes and sauté until cooked through about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
* 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.
