Ingredients
1bunchkale
2heirloom tomatoes,(2 or more), cored and sliced into wedges
2cupswhole grain bread,sliced or torn into bite-sized pieces
1tbspolive oil
sea salt
3cupscoconut flakes,(large unsweetened)
3tbsptamari soy sauce,(reduced sodium)
2½tbspliquid smoke
1½tbspmaple syrup
¼cuptahini
1small lemon,juiced
1tbspwhite miso,optional
2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced
1½tspmaple syrup
dashsalt
⅓cupwater
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with racks in the top and middle positions.
Line a half sheet pan or large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle the coconut flakes with tamari, Liquid Smoke and maple syrup and mix well.
Spread the flakes into an even layer on the parchment paper. Bake on the middle rack for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway, until flakes are mostly dry. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Toss the bread pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Spread in a single layer on a lined baking baking sheet and bake on the top rack for up to 15 minutes, tossing halfway, until the croutons are crisp and turning golden on the edges.
Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, miso, garlic, maple syrup and a dash of sea salt. Then whisk in ⅓ cup water.
Use a chef’s knife to remove the tough ribs from the kale, then discard them. Chop the kale leaves into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Sprinkle the kale with a dash of sea salt and use hands to massage the kale by scrunching up the leaves and releasing until the kale is a darker green and fragrant.
Drizzle the kale with enough dressing to lightly coat the greens and toss well.
Add the sliced tomatoes, croutons, and a couple handfuls of coconut bacon. Toss and serve.
