Barbequed Potato and Garlic Scape Packets

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

A basic barbecued potato dish takes on a delicious twist thanks to garlic scapes, the flower stalks of the garlic plant. My family absolutely flipped over these potatoes so I take advantage whenever scapes are available. The garlic scapes add a wonderful garlic flavor to the potatoes without being overpowering and they almost have the consistency of young asparagus stalks. The texture of the potatoes and the scapes is interesting and makes a satisfying side dish to any early summer barbecue.

Barbequed Potato and Garlic Scape Packets

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Barbequed Potato and Garlic Scape Packets

Ingredients

8 red potatoes

cut into 1-inch cubes

20 garlic scapes

cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cut 6 18-inch pieces of aluminum foil and set aside.

Step 2

Combine the potatoes and scapes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among the pieces of aluminum foil and fold the edges of the foil over the potato mixture to seal the packets.

Step 3

Place the packets onto the preheated grill and close the lid. Cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate the packets halfway through cooking.

Nutritional Information

Barbequed Potato and Garlic Scape Packets

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 377.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 66.1g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 7.3g 29%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 5.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 91%

Vitamin C: 71.5mg 119%

Folate: 46.9mcg 12%

Calcium: 124.6mg 13%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 77.8mg 28%

Potassium: 1396.1mg 39%

Sodium: 92.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 88.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.