Vibrant Vegan Delight
As the seasons change, the warmth of the sun begins to fade, and the air grows crisp, it's the perfect time to cozy up with a hearty, comforting dish that's sure to become a new favorite. This vibrant vegan delight combines the sweetness of corn, the earthiness of pumpkin, and the tender bite of sous vide cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 small pumpkin (about 1 lb), peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the sous vide water bath to 180°F (82°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed pumpkin to the bowl and toss to coat with the broth mixture.
- Place the pumpkin mixture in a sous vide bag or a heatproof container with a lid.
- Seal the bag or cover the container with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Place the bag or container in the preheated sous vide water bath and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- While the pumpkin is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pumpkin from the sous vide bag or container and add it to the skillet with the corn.
- Toss the pumpkin and corn together, adding any remaining broth mixture from the bag or container.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm.
This vibrant vegan delight is the perfect comfort food for a chilly autumn evening. The tender pumpkin and crispy corn come together in a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, sure to become a new favorite in your household.