Artificial Food Coloring Free Cilantro-Lime Garlic Scape Chips
Garlic scapes are one of those farmers' market finds that most people walk right past, and that is a genuine shame. These curly, bright green shoots get tossed in coconut oil, fresh lime juice, zest, turmeric, and ginger before hitting a hot oven, and the result is something crispy, tangy, and deeply savory all at once. A scatter of fresh cilantro right at the end adds a burst of herby brightness that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is whole and real — no dyes, no synthetic additives, nothing that requires squinting at a label. For anyone navigating artificial color sensitivities, snack foods are often the trickiest category, but roasting your own chips at home puts you completely in control of what goes into them. The turmeric gives a warm golden hue that looks gorgeous on the plate, and it comes entirely from the spice itself. These are the kind of snacks that disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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4 servings
- 1 lb garlic scapes, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, toss the garlic scape pieces with the melted coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, turmeric, and ginger until evenly coated.
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