![Coffee & Spice Burger](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2631914053_346e09daf2.jpg)
It was a good burger though I tasted mainly spice & not really any coffee. I think a good rub all & all, I'd like to try it on chicken & see how the flavor stand out then. But really for me the burger was overshadowed by the true star of the plate, the sautéed garlic scapes and zucchini.
![Sauteed Garlic Scapes & Zucchini](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2632738022_fe762526b1.jpg)
Our CSA newsletter suggested frying the scapes in some butter & salt and then dressing them with balsamic vinegar, which sounded like a good idea to me. We also had the first two zucchini in our garden ready to pick so I thought I'd add them too since I love zucchini cooked with garlic.
The method couldn't be simpler. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Cut the garlic scapes into bite-sized pieces. Melt a good amount of butter in a frying pan (I used 1 T for 2 small zucchini & 6 garlic scapes) over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic scapes & generously season with kosher salt. Let sauté for about 6 minutes. The garlic scapes will begin to soften & brown a little. Add the zucchini & cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to just brown.
![Garlic Scape](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2632737208_a958486c5f_m.jpg)
I should have added some balsamic at this point but I tasted one of the garlic scapes & knew that it didn't need anymore seasoning, just the butter & salt were enough. The garlic scapes had that wonderful mellow, sweet flavor of roasted garlic. The butter had just begin to brown a little adding a touch of nuttiness. The zucchini just accepted the flavors & gave body to the dish. We probably won't get garlic scapes again this year but if we did this is how I'd prepare them.
Oh, wait...add these sautéed to a risotto...now there's a good idea...now where can I get more scapes?
2 comments:
I made a Red-eye something or other recently and I didn't taste the coffee either. I do think it somehow deepened the flavors.
Of course since I can't remember what it was that may be the important detail, not the coffee.
A friend just gave me some garlic scapes and zucchini and when I googled the two I found you. Thanks for suggesting such a simple prep -- that's the best way to go in my book.
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