Kickstart Kale and Grains Bowl

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In three bowls, arrange approximately equal amounts of the quinoa or rice, kale or spinach, sweet potato, black beans, and bell pepper.

Step 2

Note: If using raw kale, it's useful to break it down by massaging it.

Step 3

After tearing the leaves from the stalk, sprinkle them with salt and use your hands to rub and "massage" them for a minute or two.

Step 4

Alternatively, you can steam the leaves for just a minute to soften.

Step 5

In a blender, combine the mango, hemp, lime juice or vinegar, shallots or green onion, mustard, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of the water, and 1 tablespoon of the nectar or syrup.

Step 6

Puree until very smooth.

Step 7

Taste, and add the remaining 2 to 3 tablespoons water to thin (if desired) and the remaining 1 tablespoon nectar or syrup, to taste.

Step 8

Drizzle on the dressing or reserve to use just before serving.