Description
Springs best flavors come together in this grilled sandwich. Ramp pesto, mozzarella, and prosciutto are a perfect match.
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch ramps
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Zest of 1/2 medium or large lemon
- 1-2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. salt
- Bread
- Pesto
- Prosciutto
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Separate the ramps’ bulbs and greens. Roughly chop each separately.
- Coat a small skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the chopped ramp bulbs with a pinch of salt until tender and fragrant.
- Add the greens and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat.
- Transfer the cooked ramps to a food processor. Add the remaining oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and Parmesan.
- Process until smooth, adding more oil as needed. Taste and adjust lemon and salt.
For the Sandwiches
- Spread ramp pesto on one slice of bread.
- Top with prosciutto and thick mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with salt and top with another slice of bread.
- Sauté each side in a pan with olive oil and/or butter until the bread is toasted and golden brown, and the cheese is softened and melted.
Notes
- For a richer pesto, use a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese.
- If ramps are unavailable, substitute with a mix of leeks and garlic scapes.
- To prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy, lightly toast the bread before adding the pesto and fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40