BHA & BHT Free Cilantro-Lime Garlic Scape Chips
Garlic scapes are one of those farmers' market finds that most people walk past without a second glance, but roasted at high heat they transform into something genuinely addictive — tender in the middle, crispy at the edges, and packed with mellow garlicky flavor. The coating here is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients: coconut oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt, with a handful of fresh cilantro tossed on right at the end. That matters because so many packaged snacks and seasoning blends quietly contain synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, and reading every label gets exhausting fast. Making your own chips from scratch is the cleanest workaround there is. The turmeric and ginger add a warm, earthy depth that plays beautifully against the bright citrus, and the cilantro brings a fresh pop that keeps the whole thing feeling light. Spread them out on the baking sheet so they roast properly rather than steam, and you'll get those golden, slightly caramelized edges that make them impossible to stop eating. These are the kind of snack that disappears before it even has a chance to cool down.
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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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