Kale, Beet & Apple with Soba Noodles

Start the soba noodles first, by putting them in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt. Keep it at a low boil, turning down the heat and adding cool water if necessary to keep it just below a rolling boil. These will take about 6-7 minutes to cook, and you can stir occasionally to make sure they don't stick to each other or the bottom of the pot.

Meanwhile, saute the kale with the toasted sesame oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Once softened, add the chopped beet and apple, tossing to combine. Once heated through, drizzle with the tamari and remove from the heat. You could also have this cold, just massage the kale instead of sauteeing, and then toss everything together.

When the soba noodles are cooked, drain and then rinse them with warm or cold water. Arrange them on plates, sprinkled with sesame seeds and extra tamari and/or toasted sesame oil if you like. Serve with a portion of kale-beet-apple, topped with cashews and some sliced avocado.