"Macro" Platter

1. 1

   Place the brown rice in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until almost all the water is absorbed, approximately 40 minutes.

3. 3

   In a pot with a steamer basket, bring a small amount of water to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the kale to the basket and steam for about 10 minutes, making sure to add more water if needed; set aside.

5. 5

   Add the broccoli to the steamer basket and steam for about 6 minutes; set aside.

6. 6

   Add the sweet potatoes and steam until just tender, 10 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   (Alternatively, if space allows, steam the vegetables together, making sure to remove each type as it cooks.)

8. 8

   Place the rice, kale, broccoli and sweet potatoes into different sections of a compartmentalized lunch box.

9. 9

   Cut the egg in slices, if desired, and place in another section.

10. 10

    Finally, add the avocado.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.