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Fresh New Years Snacks Dinner Bowl Recipe with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Lemony Kale

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A quick, easy, and healthy bowl featuring soft-boiled eggs, lemony kale, and optional grains, perfect for a light dinner, snack, or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large soft-boiled eggs, room temperature
  • 6 cups fresh kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces (Curly or Lacinato)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds)

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil, enough to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  2. Carefully lower 4 room-temperature large eggs into the water using a slotted spoon.
  3. Set a timer for exactly 6 minutes for perfect soft-boiled eggs (runny yolk with just-set whites).
  4. While the eggs cook, remove tough stems from kale and tear into bite-sized pieces; place in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to the kale.
  6. Massage the kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes until it softens and darkens slightly.
  7. If using, warm 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice and divide between serving bowls.
  8. When timer goes off, transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to stop cooking and ease peeling.
  9. Gently peel the eggs, being careful not to break the soft whites, then slice in half lengthwise.
  10. Layer massaged kale over grains (or directly in bowl if skipping grains), add halved cherry tomatoes, then top with soft-boiled egg halves.
  11. Sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds, freshly ground black pepper, and an extra pinch of flaky sea salt.
  12. Drizzle a little more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs to avoid cracking and ensure even cooking. Massage kale thoroughly to tenderize and mellow bitterness. Timing the eggs precisely at 6 minutes yields creamy yolks. Let kale sit longer with lemon and oil if still tough. Store eggs peeled in airtight container for up to 2 days; kale salad best fresh.

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Keywords: soft-boiled eggs, lemony kale, healthy bowl, New Years recipe, quick dinner, easy snack, vegetarian, gluten-free option

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