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LIGHT AS A FEATHER 15 delicious dishes that won’t weigh you down
Okay, okay, the holidays were fun. And chances are, you might have overindulged once or twice (or more). Even if that’s the case, it doesn’t mean you have to sit at home all month eating chicken and veggies. Instead, try any of these light, bright dishes that will fill you up without weighing you down for the rest of winter.
Red Quinoa with Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Tuna Tartare & Guacamole
Pita Jungle The restaurant’s award-winning cilantro jalapeno hummus is topped with red quinoa, baby kale, spinach, arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic, feta, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, and a lemon-cumin vinaigrette. It’s all served with your choice of organic blue corn chips or pita. $8.79. Multiple locations; www.pitajungle.com.
Chelsea’s Kitchen Don’t let the fact that this is a low-carb starter fool you: Get your fill with this sushi-grade tuna, made fresh to order with mouthwatering radishes and soy-lemon vinaigrette, topped off with tasty housemade (and low-carb) guacamole. $16. 5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix; 602.957.2555; www.chelseaskitchenaz.com.
Lentil Cauliflower Bowl
The Herb Box This nutrient-dense dish features cauliflower, rainbow quinoa, black lentils, pickled red grapes, crispy Brussels sprouts, honey Dijon mustard, and a heavenly lemon aioli. There is also an option to add a protein of your choice. $13; $19 with protein. Two locations; www.theherbbox.com.
Shrimp Pesto Pasta Top: Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar Bottom: True Food Kitchen
Kale & Clover Zucchini noodles replace traditional pasta in this delightfully flavorful dish. It also features sauteed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, pine nuts and basil pesto. $12. 20511 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale; 480.568.8707; www.kaleandclover.com.
Lettuce Cups
Clever Koi Brimming with shrimp, scallops, edamame, olives and peanuts, these are not your standard lettuce cups. They’re topped with a flavor-forward sweet chili fish sauce (you’ll be requesting extra for dipping!). $10.50. 4236 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; 602.222.3474; www.thecleverkoi.com.
Inside Out Quinoa Burger
True Food Kitchen Forget carb-loaded bread buns – this unique take on a “burger” uses quinoa patties as its buns and features hummus, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and feta within. $14. Two locations; www.truefoodkitchen.com.
Hamachi Tiradito
Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar Similar to a ceviche, but originally from Peru, this tiradito uses a base of hamachi and combines
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