Who else is amped for ramps?
Ramps are the epitome of spring. In the same way that blooming flowers, brighter days and longer evenings mark the beginning of this new season, the presence of certain vegetables such as asparagus and ramps also tells us that spring has officially sprung.
If you’re a fan of seasonal produce and fresh veggies, then ramps are a springtime cooking necessity. For someone like me who loves the pungent smells and tastes of garlic and onions, I try to snap up ramps anytime I see them available.
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Pay close attention to the produce sections in the supermarkets or farmers’ markets this spring, and you’ll notice that ramps may be there one week and gone the next—that’s because of their fleeting nature and extremely short season. So make sure you take my advice and grab those bundles of ramps when you see them because ramp season will be over sooner than you know it!
What Are Ramps?
Ramps, if you are unfamiliar with them, are part of the allium family. Their official name is allium tricoccum, but they are more often referred to as wild leeks or wild garlic. They combine the delicate flavors of spring onions and shallots, with a heavy hit of garlic. Green and pungent, they’re pure perfection from root to tip. Best of all, the whole thing is entirely edible—everything from its small bulb to its beautifully smooth and flat light-green leaves.
When Are Ramps in Season?
Ramps are very seasonal. You can find only them in the early spring (April-May, into June sometimes), so the time to buy them is now. Scour your markets and local grocers, and if you find yourself some ramps scoop them all up and make one of these beautiful veggie-packed ramp recipes.
Where To Find Wild Ramps
Widespread across Eastern Canada and the Eastern United States, ramps are often found in woods with rich soils and moist grounds, in depressions and on slopes. So if you’re planning on foraging wild ramps, that’s where you should look.
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How To Cook with Ramps
Never cooked with ramps before? Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to do so. Ramps can be pickled, sautéed, grilled, made into pestos and sauces…you name it, you can probably do it with ramps. From Loaded Vegetable Spring Quiche with Ramps, to Ramp Butter and Simple Ramp Pasta, nothing will get you more excited for spring than these 30 best ramp recipes and dishes.
Best Ramp Recipes
Quiche with Ramps, Mushrooms and Brie
Thinly sliced mushrooms that have been mixed with diced ramps, whole mushrooms and brie in a beautiful tart crust.
Get the recipe: Quiche with Ramps, Mushrooms and Brie
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The Gourmet Gourmand
Ramp Pesto
Ramp pesto uses flavorful ramp greens to make a spicy, garlicky pesto to get you moving in the spring.
Get the recipe: Ramp Pesto
Adamant Kitchen
Creamy Ramp and Barley Soup
Barley lends a nice body to the chicken stock. Giving half the ramp and barley soup a quick puree makes it extra creamy.
Get the recipe: Creamy Ramp and Barley Soup
Martha Stewart
Wild Ramp Buttermilk Biscuits
Wild ramps add fresh, garlicky flavor to these ultra-flaky and tender biscuits.
Get the recipe: Wild Ramp Buttermilk Biscuits
Dartagnan
Savory Ramp Cheddar Muffins
These wonderfully buttery little cakes are packed with loads of freshly grated cheddar cheese and lightly sauteed ramps.
Get the recipe: Savory Ramp and Cheddar Muffins
Always Order Dessert
Potato Ramp Soup
This one is a riff on the classic potato leek soup, but this version is light and spring-forward with lemon and just barely poached ramp leaves.
Get the recipe: Potato Ramp Soup
Local Kitchen Blog
Ramp Garlic Bread
Spreading ramp pesto turns toast into the ultimate ramp garlic bread.
Get the recipe: Ramp Garlic Bread
Last Ingredient
Ramp Butter
This delicious ramp butter is the butter you’ll want to spread on everything!
Get the recipe: Ramp Butter
Vegetarian Ventures
Sea Salt and Lemon Grilled Ramps
These simple yet delicious grilled ramps make a wonderful side dish for spring and early summer.
Get the recipe: Sea Salt and Lemon Grilled Ramps
It’s a Veg World After All
Flaky Chinese Style Ramp Pancakes
Ramps take the place of scallions in this new-school twist on the classic dim sum staple.
Get the recipe: Flaky Chinese Style Ramp Pancakes
Crumb
Simple Ramp Pasta
A simple ramp pasta to make the most out of the ultra seasonal ingredient.
Get the recipe: Simple Ramp Pasta
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The Mom 100
Ramp Green Pesto Pizza with Pickled Ramps
This tasty and delicious pesto pasta is topped with pickled ramps for extra flavor.
Get the recipe: Ramp Green Pesto Pizza with Pickled Ramps
Alexandra Cooks
Beer-Battered Ramps
These beer-battered ramps are crunchy, tasty and the perfect snack.
Get the recipe: Beer-Battered Ramps
Bacon is Magic
Ramp Kimchi
This ramp kimchi is so easy to make and it takes the best of spring-foraged plants and combines it with Korean fermentation.
Get the recipe: Ramp Kimchi
Bacon is Magic
Asparagus and Ramp Pesto Mac n’ Cheese
A springtime take on mac and cheese with asparagus and ramp pesto in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce.
Get the recipe: Asparagus and Ramp Pesto Mac n’ Cheese
Closet Cooking
Sweet and Sour Ramps
This sweet and sour ramps recipe is a good side dish either hot or at room temperature.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Sour Ramps
Honest Food
Breakfast Polenta with Ramps
This creamy polenta with sauteed greens makes a perfect breakfast to start your day.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Polenta with Ramps
A Better Happier Sebastian
Simple Asparagus and Ramp Soup
This asparagus and ramp soup is the perfect soup for spring!
Get the recipe: Asparagus and Ramp Soup
The First Mess
Spring Veggie Fried Rice with Ramps
This spring veggie fried rice includes ramps and spicy kimchi for a big flavor bomb.
Get the recipe: Spring Veggie Fried Rice with Ramps and Kimchi
With Food and Love
Ramp and Mushroom Quiche
This ramp and mushroom quiche involves quite a few steps but the effort is well worth it.
Get the recipe: Ramp and Mushroom Quiche
Two of a Kind Cooks
Easy Pickled Ramps
These quick pickled ramps are so easy to keep the special flavor of wild ramps all year round.
Get the recipe: Easy Pickled Ramps
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Bacon is Magic
Wild Ramp Seasoning Salt
You can use this wild ramp salt to enjoy the wonderful flavor of ramps all year long.
Get the recipe: Wild Ramp Seasoning Salt
Magical Childhood
Spring Risotto with Ramps, Asparagus and Lemon
Easy Spring dinner recipe using wild ramps for a delicious risotto.
Get the recipe: Spring Risotto with Ramps Asparagus
The Skinny Pig NYC
Charred Ramp Arancini
This ramp arancini recipe includes charred ramps, which add a slight onion flavor to the cheesy rice ball.
Get the recipe: Charred Ramp Arancini
I Can Cook That
Caramelized Ramps
These caramelized ramps are cooked in brown butter for plenty of flavors.
Get the recipe: Caramelized Ramps
The Crepes of Wrath
Curry Pickled Ramps
These curried pickled ramps are bursting with flavor.
Get the recipe: Curried Pickled Ramps
Under 500 Calories
Brothy Beans with Ramps
You’re going to love these brothy beans with ramps—so easy to prepare and they taste amazing with crusty bread.
Get the recipe: Brothy Beans with Ramps
Tried and True
Loaded Vegetable Spring Quiche with Ramps
This vegetable quiche recipe has an Asian flair to it. Perfect for weekend brunches and special occasions!
Get the recipe: Loaded Vegetable Spring Quiche with Ramps
Vegetarian Ventures
Wild Ramp Fritters (Gluten-Free)
These gluten-free wild ramp fritters are a delicious and creative way to use spring’s best wild foraged treat!
Get the recipe: Wild Ramp Fritters
Health Starts in the Kitchen
Ramp Chowder
This very easy and delicious recipe for wild and wonderful ramp chowder is the perfect way to enjoy ramps.
Get the recipe: Ramp Chowder
Health Starts in the Kitchen
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