AIP Friendly Maple & Garlic Scape Snacks
Garlic scapes are one of those fleeting seasonal ingredients that deserve way more attention than they get, and roasting them at high heat transforms their mild, garlicky bite into something genuinely special. Tossed in olive oil and sea salt, then finished with a glossy maple and apple cider vinegar glaze spiked with turmeric and ginger, they come out of the oven tender, caramelized at the tips, and deeply savory-sweet. The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes and serves four as a snack or side that feels a little fancy without any real effort. Sticking to an autoimmune protocol means navigating a lot of "no" lists, and snack time is often where that frustration peaks. Every single ingredient here — from the pure maple syrup to the ground ginger — fits cleanly within those boundaries, so there's no label-reading anxiety or substitution gymnastics required. The glaze relies on pantry staples that pull double duty, adding brightness from the vinegar and a gentle anti-inflammatory warmth from the turmeric and ginger. A scatter of fresh thyme over the top is optional but adds a herby finish that makes the whole plate look like it came from a restaurant. These are the kind of snacks that make the protocol feel like a choice rather than a restriction.
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4 servings
- 1 lb garlic scapes, woody ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid pure maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, toss the garlic scapes with the olive oil and sea salt until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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