Best Wild Ramps And Asparagus Recipes

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GRILLED RAMPS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Think of ramps as wild onions or wild leeks, a perfect option for a vegetable side dish. Grill them quickly to make the most of their earthy flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch (about 20) ramps
1 bunch thin asparagus
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Trim and discard the root hairs from ramps. Trim tough ends from asparagus.
  • Place ramps and asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Arrange ramps and asparagus on the hot grill in a single layer. Grill until hot and grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to platter, and serve hot or at room temperature.

WILD RAMPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Asparagus     Chill     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound wild ramps
1 bunch asparagus
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Wash the ramps very well in several changes of cold water. Trim away the roots. Using a sharp knife, chop both the white and the green parts of the ramps into 2-inch pieces.
  • Trim the asparagus by breaking off the tough stems where they snap. Discard the stems.
  • Cook the asparagus in the boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks. They should be just tender to the bite, but still firm and green.
  • Drain the asparagus and run them briefly under cold water to cool. Chop into 2-inch pieces.
  • Bring 1 cup of lightly salted water to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ramps and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until soft.
  • Drain the ramps and run them briefly under cold water to cool. Using your hands, squeeze the ramps in a clean kitchen towel or a paper towel to remove any excess water.
  • Gently toss the asparagus and ramps with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill well before serving.

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