Seed Oil 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 have a mellow, slightly sweet garlic flavor that transforms beautifully in a hot oven — crisping at the edges while staying tender in the center. Coconut oil steps in as the fat here, which means you get a clean, neutral richness without reaching for any of the refined vegetable or seed oils that tend to sneak into roasted snack recipes. A hit of lime juice, lime zest, turmeric, and ginger gives every piece a bold, citrusy warmth that makes these genuinely hard to stop eating. Fresh cilantro goes on right after they come out of the oven, so it wilts just slightly against the heat and perfumes the whole batch. These work as a snack on their own, a side dish alongside grilled proteins, or even scattered over a grain bowl for something a little unexpected. Simple, vibrant, and made entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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