Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Veggies...What are they good for?


Garlic Scapes
Garlic scapes are the young unfurled seedpods that form on the hard neck garlic plants.
(gourmetsleuth.com)

Garlic Scape Pesto
½ lb scapes (chopped into 1” sections)
1 cup olive oil
2 cups grated parmesan cheese

In a blender, combine the scapes and olive oil. Pour mixture into bowl and blend the cheese in by hand.
(www.moscowfood.coop/archieve/scape)


Garlic Scape Soup with Thyme
1 ½ cups garlic scapes (cut into 2” pieces)
1 medium onion
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
½ cup cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté the scapes and onion in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are soft. Add the Thyme at the end. In the food processor, puree the vegetables and add chicken/vegetable stock as needed to make a smooth paste. In saucepan, heat the vegetable mixture and add the remaining chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and add cream. Season to taste. (Serves 2)
(http://www.greeninstitute.org)

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