Kale, Rice, and Bean Bowl with Sesame Tahini Dressing

I can’t get enough of this kale, rice, and bean bowl 🤤🥣. It’s exploding with flavor, especially from the sesame tahini dressing 🤯. This bowl of deliciousness is overloaded with nutrients especially from the kale.

Kale is considered one of the most nutrient dense foods, a superfood if you will. Studies have shown that kale may help control your cholesterol levels by lowering the bad (LDL) cholesterol and boost the good (HDL) cholesterol. This dark leafy green is a great source of phytonutrients that may help lower inflammation and also may reduce the risk of developing cancer. Some of the nutrients offered in kale are vitamins C and E, micronutrients iron, zinc, manganese, dietary fibre, glutamine (an amino acid with anti inflammatory properties), high in antioxidants. Adding in kale takes this bean and rice bowl to a whole new level with another nutritious element making it a well balanced meal. Enjoy!

Total Time:

45 minutes including prep

Ingredients:

For the Sesame Tahini Dressing

Produce

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Oils and Vinegars

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

Other

• 1/2 cup tahini

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 tbsp liquid aminos / soy sauce

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

For Everything Else

Produce

• 1 bunch kale, stripped and chopped

Other

• 2 cups cooked brown basmati rice

• 1 can red kidney beans (or black beans), drained, rinsed

Directions:

1. To make the dressing, mix all the ingredients together in a small glass until smooth and creamy. Set in the fridge.

2. Steam the kale and heat up beans.

3. When rice is done cooking, place a large spoonful into your favorite bowl. Then top with a spoonful of cooked beans, and steamed kale. Drizzle dressing over top of bowl and serve.