food
/ by Mandy Holmes
Veg Out Plant-based dining made easy
There’s no better place to be an herbivore than Scottsdale. More and more local eateries are jumping on the plant-based dining bandwagon, offering veggie-packed dishes that are nutritious and delicious. Here are some of our top picks.
Flower Child Every dish at this veggie-lover’s paradise is made from scratch, using fresh, local ingredients, giving vegan diners numerous options. A vegan fan-favorite is the glow bowl ($9.95), a flavorful, sweet and spicy entree featuring potato noodles, bok choy, zucchini, onions, jalapenos, shiitake mushrooms, coconut milk, and sunflower butter. Additionally the colorful vegan wrap, aptly called the Thai dye ($9.95), is made with spicy organic tofu, Thai basil, avocado, carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, and snap peas. www.iamaflowerchild.com Toca Madera Vegans rejoice, Toca Madera reimagines
traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring unique shared plates and specialty craft cocktails. The locally sourced menu features vegan ceviche ($20), made with hearts of palm, lime, serranos, baby heirloom tomatoes, shaved coconut, mango and nearly every item on the extensive menu can be prepared vegan. www.tocamadera. com
traditional Mexican food combined with the sophisticated and fresh-casual dishes of a modern cafe. The variety of vegan options ranges from bowls, burritos and tacos to soups, sides, and even a vegan quesadilla, made with a glutenfree tortilla, sauteed mushrooms, roasted tomato salsa, and a vegan chipotle crema. www.tocayaorganica.com
Sprouts at Camelback Inn Sprouts offers hearthealthy and vegan menu options in the peaceful setting of The Spa at Camelback Inn. Whole-grain breads, fresh salads, smoothies and innovative sandwiches, including the popular veggie burger ($14) full of roasted peppers, beets, tzatziki, lettuce, and jalapeño mustard, provide a delicious yet hearty accompaniment to an invigorating workout or relaxing spa treatment. www.marriot. com
Pita Jungle With the mission of helping guests sustain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, Pita Jungle serves up a diverse menu of tasty, fresh, wholesome foods, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Recently, Pita Jungle rolled out separate vegan and glutenfree menus to make it easy for guests with specific dietary needs. Almost every dish on the menu can be customized to fit any diet and some of the fan favorite vegan dishes include the hummus, the caramelized cauliflower with tahini, the falafel pita, the lentil fetoosh salad, the all veggie pita pocket and the wood-fired vegetable salad. www.pitajungle.com
Tocaya Organica Tocaya Organica’s modern Mexican cuisine stays true to its motto: live without compromise. The vibrant menu showcases bold flavors of
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Kaleidoscope Juice From the vegan burrito, packed with tofu, black beans, vegan chipotle mayo, green chiles, tomatoes, spinach and rice, to the craveable smoothies that use housemade almond milk, organic fruits and veggies, there’s so much to love about eating vegan at Kaleidoscope Juice. Favorites also include the acai bowl and avo smash toast. While the fast casual restaurant specializes in juice cleanses and detoxifications, the grab-and go food menu is meant to nourish every customer. www.kaleidoscope.love Protein House Protein House is committed to providing diners with healthy food that will fulfill any clean-eating diet. The menu is packed full of veggieforward dishes. The plant power bowl ($11.99) has organic non-GMO Tofu, grilled Portobello mushrooms, quinoa, chopped garlic, sweet potatoes, squash, red onions, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, black beans, chickpeas, sriracha, and red pepper flakes. www.proteinhouse.com