Better butter? Garlic scapes make it better.

Garlic scape herb butter is a flavorful and versatile ingredient that can be used to add a burst of garlic and herb flavor to a variety of dishes. Here's a recipe for garlic scape herb butter:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup garlic scapes, chopped into 1-inch pieces

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse the garlic scapes until they are finely chopped.

2. Add the softened butter, parsley, chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

3. Pulse the mixture until everything is well combined and the herb butter is smooth.

4. Scrape the herb butter into a small bowl or ramekin, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

5. This will also freeze well for longer term storage.

Garlic scape herb butter is delicious spread on bread or crackers, melted over grilled meats or vegetables, or used as a seasoning for roasted potatoes or other vegetables. It's also great for adding flavor to sauces or soups.

So, give it a try and enjoy the fresh and zesty taste of garlic scape herb butter!