this will be a post about vegetables. ramps to be exact.
and what is a ramp you ask? it is a wild onion that looks like a scallion, is available for a short period of time during the spring, and supposedly tastes like a combination of onions and garlic.
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(nicely cleaned ramps)
i steamed my asparagus pieces and set them aside. then i put on a pot of water. then i discarded the bottom ends of my ramps, chopped them up to the green leaves and proceeded to saute those puppies in olive oil for a minute or two before adding my portobello pieces. sprinkled on some salt + pepper + chili flakes, squeezed on some of the lemon so my mushrooms would get their cook on and then i waited for the magic to take hold. once the mushrooms started to get tender i threw in the asparagus and grated a little lemon zest in there. when the pasta was el dente i threw that in the mix as well. i chopped up some of the ramp greens, grated a little pecorino romanoin on top, gave my lemon another squeeze and tossed that shit around. when everything was well mixed i scooped it into a bowl, grated some more cheese on top, and then proceeded to chow down. it was funking delicious!!!
sorry i don't have any photos to post... my camera is broken and i am a) lazy and b) technologically challenged. this crummy photobooth shot will have to suffice. (and yes, pasta and asparagus did fall onto the floor)
for dessert i had some coconut based vanilla ice cream with pomegranate juice tenderly poured over top. yum!
xoxo
tara
ps. if you would like more information/recipes regarding ramps, click here
holy yum!! a mix between onions and garlic, count me in!
ReplyDeletethe finished product looks so good tara, you have to cook this when i come to ny!
girl, i can't make it for you cause they'll be out of season then!!! but we can make something else yummmmm!
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