Kale, Black Bean & Avocado Burrito Bowl – Happier Way Foundation

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, rinsed (short grain/arborio or long grain/basmati recommended)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 bunch curly kale, ribs removed and chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced into big chunks
• ½ cup mild salsa verde (any good green salsa will do)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (a few stems are ok)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (or 4 cups cooked black beans)
• 1 shallot, finely chopped (or ⅓ cup chopped red onion)
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)