FORAGER SANDWICH

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"Acid and texture are the most important things," says chef Eli Kulp. His hearty vegetarian breakfast sandwich-with its mix of marinated mushrooms, soft eggs, melted cheese, and a buttery toasted roll-proves his point.

Provided by Eli Kulp

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
1 sprig thyme
4 ounces king trumpet mushrooms (about 2), sliced 1/4" thick, lightly scored
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large bunches kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves chopped (about 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried mushrooms (such as black trumpets)
1/2 shallot, very finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon very finely chopped rosemary
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
4 brioche, challah, or potato rolls, split, buttered, lightly toasted
4 slices Swiss cheese
Green chile hot sauce (optional; for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss shallot, thyme, mushrooms, oil, vinegar, and salt in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring often, until onion is softened and just translucent and garlic is golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Working in batches, add kale, tossing and letting it wilt slightly before adding more.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook kale, tossing often, until tender, 12-15 minutes.
  • Mix in red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand until rehydrated and pliable, 5-8 minutes. Drain, squeeze out excess moisture, and finely chop.
  • Mix mushrooms, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Drain marinated mushrooms, pat dry, and cook until deep golden brown, 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over low heat and cook eggs, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until just barely set, about 4 minutes (or cook over easy, if you prefer).
  • Heat broiler. Spread cut sides of rolls with mushroom mayo (you may have some left over). Place rolls, cut side up, on a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet. Layer bottom halves of rolls with marinated mushrooms, kale mixture, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.
  • Close sandwiches and serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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