Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl

INGREDIENTS

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