The Silk Thread

Ingredients

• 2 thin whole wheat baguettes
• 200 g green lentils
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 red chili pepper
• 100 g green asparagus tips
• 100 g thin carrots
• 100 g green beans
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• salt and pepper

Method

1. Cook the lentils with half the onion and 1 clove garlic in plenty of water until done, drain.
2. Blend lentils with red wine vinegar, cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper into a smooth cream.
3. Slice baguettes into diagonal points, toast until golden brown.
4. Blanch asparagus tips, carrots, and green beans briefly, rinse cold.
5. Slice the rest of the onion into thin rings, marinate with lemon juice and capers.
6. Slice chili pepper into thin strips.
7. Spread a stripe of lentil cream diagonally from corner to corner on each plate.
8. Place a baguette point at each end as anchor points.
9. Lay the vegetables in a straight, taut line between the bread points: alternate colors, lay chili strips on top as an extra thread.
10. Garnish with marinated onion and capers.

Serving notes

• Serve cold or at room temperature.
• Keep the vegetables straight and taut for the 'thread' effect.
• Drizzle extra lemon juice for more sharpness if desired.