Ramps Wild Leeks Pie Recipes

RAMP QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, beat together egg filling ingredients and set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes and oil. Press into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan, making sure there are no holes in the crust.
• Bake crust in oven until just starting to brown on the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes (this is a good time to chop up the ramps).
• Layer ramps and cheese into crust, then pour in egg filling.
• Bake in oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until browned at top and set in the middle, another 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

WILD RAMPS AND ASPARAGUS

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.

RAMPS (WILD LEEKS) PIE

Steps:

• Place pie shell in a pie pan and preheat oven to 425°F.
• Thoroughly clean ramps and trim.
• Melt butter in frying pan over medium low heat.
• Saute wild leek bulbs in butter until golden and tender.
• Whisk together eggs and sour cream in large mixing bowl; stir in ramps bulbs.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Turn batter into pie shell.
• Top with Parmesan cheese then sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 425F, then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer (or until pie crust is golden brown underneath).
• Serve warm or cold.