Sweet, tangy, and as close to raw as you could want kale to be!  Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 1 or 2 kale leaves, organic
• 3 mushrooms such as baby bella (optional)



• 3 tbsp oil, such as extra virgin olive
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (1/2 lemon), fresh-squeezed organic
• 1 tbsp raw agave nectar or other liquid sweetener
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• salt, pepper to taste

Directions

Rinse and chop the kale as the steamer water is heating on medium.  (Stems can be included; steaming softens them as well.)  When steam rises, add the kale and cover.  Cook no more than 5 minutes so the kale is tender but stil holds its shape.

Meanwhile, cut up the mushrooms and combine the other ingredients.  When kale is done, put it in a serving bowl and immediately mix in the dressing and mushrooms and enjoy.