Vegetarian Green Bean and Kale Delight with Crispy Cereal Crunch
What Started it all:
Green bean, Kale, cereal, sous vide
A stunning vegetarian dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious, perfect for four people. This recipe combines the freshness of green beans, the heartiness of kale, and the unique crunch of toasted cereal, topped off with perfectly cooked sous vide eggs.
Ingredients
- 400g fresh green beans, trimmed
- 200g kale, washed and chopped
- 100g cereal (something like cornflakes or bran flakes)
- 4 eggs (for sous vide)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Set your sous vide machine to 63°C (145°F).
- Place the eggs in the water bath and cook for 45 minutes.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until they’re tender but still crisp.
- Drain and immediately plunge them into ice water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in the kale and sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the kale. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- In another small skillet, add a bit of oil and toast the cereal over medium heat until it’s golden and crispy.
- Divide the green bean and kale mixture among four plates.
- Carefully crack the sous vide eggs over the top of each plate.
- Sprinkle the toasted cereal on top for that fantastic crunch.
- Finish with a touch of lemon zest if desired.
There you have it – a stunning vegetarian dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Now get in the kitchen, and don't screw it up!