Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash
This Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash recipe is a simple vegetarian side dish that is a great addition to any weeknight meal. Garlic scapes taste like garlicky scallions and they're delicious when tossed in olive oil and grilled with summer squash.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Summer Squash Or zucchini
- 2 Bunches Scapes
- 3½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Equipment
- Grill
Instructions
- Slice off the tops and bottoms of the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them in half lengthwise again. They should look like pickle spears. Place them all in a large bowl and coat with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks of pepper.
- Put the zucchini & squash in a grill basket.
- Wash and dry the scapes. Break off the harder, woody ends that don’t have the bulb. Using your hands, coat garlic scapes in olive oil and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
- Prepare your grill to medium high to heat. Toss scapes directly on the grill and put the grill basket with zucchini on next to them. Turn both sets of vegetables a few times, and remove them when they’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, a lighter shade of green and golden brown in parts. You want to see a nice char, this means flavor!
- Remove from grill and finish with a big squeeze of fresh lemon over all the vegetables, and lightly toss. Finish with freshly grated parmesan if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
294
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
323
mg
14
%
Potassium
495
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
444
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
65
mg
79
%
Calcium
306
mg
31
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Olive Oil, Parmesan, Scapes, Summer Squash, Zucchini