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Brassicas Bowl

Bowl of greens Brussels sprouts a halved hardboiled egg and avocado slices topped with sesame seeds makes a quick...
Photo by Laura Murray

Don’t skimp on the seeds—lots of crunchy bits throughout keep this salad recipe texturally interesting.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

4

large eggs

1

bunch broccolini, trimmed

5

tablespoons olive oil, divided

Kosher salt

1

small shallot, finely chopped

2

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1

tablespoon whole grain mustard

1

/2 bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)

8

ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise

Freshly ground black pepper

1

/2 cup unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds, divided

1

/2 cup hummus

1

avocado, quartered lengthwise

2

tablespoons finely chopped chives

1

tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook eggs in a large saucepan of boiling water for 7 minutes (whites will be set and yolks still slightly soft). Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water and let sit until cool. Drain; peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss broccolini with 1 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt. Roast, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and charred in spots, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

    Step 3

    Whisk shallot, vinegar, mustard, and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until emulsified; season with salt. Add kale and brussels sprouts and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Massage kale until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add roasted broccolini and 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds; toss again.

    Step 4

    Swipe some hummus along the inside of each bowl with a spoon. Divide salad among bowls and add an avocado wedge and 2 reserved egg halves to each. Top with chives, sesame seeds, and remaining sunflower seeds; sprinkle with red pepper flakes.