Poached Eggs on Toast with Ramps

By LRay

Bon Appetit, April 2014, page 69.

Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 440 Fat (g) 30 Saturated Fat (g) 14 Cholesterol (mg) 260 Carbohydrates (g) 29 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 16 Sodium (mg) 550
When ramps are in season, stock up and make this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Swap in any soft cheese you like: Try ricotta, cream cheese, or an oozy burrata.

Ingredients

• 1 poundramps
• 1/4 cup(1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoondistilled white vinegar
• 4 large eggs
• 4 slices1/2”-thick country-style bread
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 4 oz. fresh goat cheese, room temperature
• Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut dark-green leaves from ramps and slice crosswise 1” thick; slice bulbs and red stems crosswise ¼” thick.

Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add bulbs and stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, 5–8 minutes. Add tops and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring 2” water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat so water is at a gentle simmer and add vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, waiting until whites of eggs in water are opaque before adding the next egg (about 30 seconds apart). Poach until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels as they are done.

Toast bread, brush with 2 Tbsp. oil, and season with kosher salt. Spread toasts with goat cheese and top with ramps and eggs. Drizzle with more oil and season with sea salt and pepper.