A colorful and vibrant dish featuring a bed of spicy tomato sauce with sautéed asparagus and ramps, topped with creamy burrata and runny eggs, garnished with fresh herbs and chili flakes.

Asparagus and Ramp Shakshuka with Burrata

Category Brunch
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Style Fusion
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 18, 2023

This recipe for a brunch dish inspired by Fusion cuisine is perfect for a warm spring day in New York City. It features seasonal ingredients such as asparagus and ramps, and a fusion of flavors from Middle Eastern and Italian cuisines.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Step 2 - 🔥🍳🌿
    Heat the olive oil in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus and ramps and sauté for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3 - 🍅🧂🍛
    Add the cherry tomatoes, spices, and salt. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cherry tomatoes have started to break down into a sauce.
  4. Step 4 - 🥚👉🌡️
    Make two wells in the tomato sauce and crack an egg into each well. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  5. Step 5 - 🧀🧂🥖
    Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the burrata, chopped herbs, and chili flakes. Serve hot with crusty bread or pita for dipping.

Additional

For a non-vegetarian option, top the dish with crumbled crispy bacon or pancetta. To make the dish gluten-free, serve with gluten-free bread or pita. This dish can also be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.