Hawaii Vegetarian Restaurant - Blossoming Lotus

 

Pupu Platters

DIPS

  • Hummus (choices: Garlic, Caramelized Onion, Rosemary) with Pita and Veggie Stix
  • Babaganoush with Pita and Veggie Stix
  • Live Pate served with Live Flax Crackers (choices: Almond-Wasabi-Ginger, Cashew-Basil Ricotta, Sunflower Seed with Kaffir Lime)

ROLLS & WRAPS

  • Nirvana Nori Rolls ~ Nori seaweed with brown rice, Live Pate and veggies
  • Samosas ~ curried purple sweet potato wrapped in whole wheat filo and served with a papaya mint Chutney
  • Live Spring Rolls ~ cashew hummus, cucumber, sprouts, cherry tomatoes and a seasonal green leaf for your wrapping pleasure
  • Bountiful Glory Wraps (choices: Potato, Tuna-free Tempeh or Hummus) whole wheat tortilla with lettuce, sprouts, carrot, beet and cucumber
  • Summer Rolls ~ Marinated & grilled tofu, Kauai garden herbs and veggies wrapped in fresh rice paper and served with a Thai peanut dipping sauce
  • Maki Roll ~ Nori Seaweed filled with local spiced and grilled Papaya, sprouts, cucumber and lettuce

OTHER SPECIALTIES

  • Cornbread with Lemon Herb Squash Budder
  • Mini Live Pizzas with Pesto/Marinara and herbed cashew cheeze
  • Grilled Veggie Kebobs ~ tomatoes, peppers, onions, and seasonal veggies
  • Mediterranean Mezze Platter ~ hummus, pita, babaganoush, olives and veggies
  • Bruschetta (choices: Classic Italian or Greek style)
  • Grilled Cutlets (choices: tofu, tempeh, green papaya or ulu when in season) with choice of Salsa, Chili Sauce or Peanut Sauce
  • Banana Cakes & Papaya Salsa
  • Live Antipasto

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Buffet or Plated Dining

SOUPS

  • Indian Curried Mung Bean Dahl
  • Mexican Black Bean
  • Minestrone
  • Shiitake-Miso
  • Carrot-Ginger
  • Seasonal Vegetable

SALADS

  • Choice of Dressing ~ Green Goddess, Miso Tahini, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Papaya Seed Vinaigrette
  • Garden Island Green Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Green Papaya Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Purple Potato Salad
  • Tuna-free Tempeh Salad
  • Live Seaweed Salad

ENTREÉS

  • Indian Coconut Curried Vegetables with Lemon Cashew Rice
  • Enchilada Casserole~ Spanish marinated & baked tempeh, beans, rice, chili sauce & cashew cheese layered with corn tortillas with Carob Mole Sauce
  • Lasagna ~ sauteed garden veggies, tofu basil ricotta and rice noodles, served with both a local basil pesto and marinara sauce
  • Live Pizza ~ buckwheat ‘crust’, veggies, Pesto/Marinara, cashew cheeze
  • Live Pad Thai ~ coconut meat and garden veggie ‘noodles’ tossed in an almond-chili-citrus-tamarind sauce, garnished with spiced cashews
  • Pasta Primavera (rice pasta with sauce of your choice: Marinara, Peppercorn- Alfredo, Cheezy-Basil, fresh Pesto)
  • Thai Green Curry ~ fresh veggies and steamed organic island greens with brown rice, add tofu or tempeh $3 per serving
  • Rainbow Vegetable Stir-fry with lemongrass-almond sauce and brown rice
  • Moroccan spiced and seared tofu with coconut lemon crème, served with white wine seared kale and saffron couscous
  • Thai Bowl ~ brown rice, kale, peanut sauce and choice of tofu or tempeh
  • Teriyaki Bowl ~ udon noodles, mixed vegetables and teriyaki sauce with choice of tofu or tempeh
  • Burrito Bowl ~ mexican spiced beans, brown rice, salsa, sour crème and toasted tortilla.  Add tofu or tempeh $3 per serving
  • Monk Bowl ~ quinoa, kale and miso tahini sauce served with choice of grilled tofu or tempeh

BRUNCH SELECTIONS

  • Gingerbread Pancakes served with Coconut Maple Syrup
  • Tofu Scramble ~ Tofu with tomatoes, peppers & onions
  • Mexican Tempeh Hash ~ Grilled Tempeh and vegetables
  • Okinawan Sweet Potato Pancakes with Banana Chutney
  • Tofu non-bacon
  • Herb Roasted Potatoes
  • Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Raisins
  • Platter of Mini Muffins, Scones & Breads
  • Platter of Tropical Fruit in season

DIVINE DESSERTS

  • Tiramisu ~ our award-winning fresh coconut delight
  • Heavenly Haupia Pie ~ Macadamia shortbread crust with creamy coconut filling, drizzled with mango sauce
  • German Chocolate Cake with toasted Coconut-Pecan Topping and Decadent Chocolate Sauce
  • Fresh Custom Live Pies ~ call for seasonal selection
  • Kava Kava Chocolate Brownies
  • Chocolate Cake with Raspberry filling and Chocolate Ganache
  • Carrot Cake with Ginger Glaze & Caramelized Walnuts
  • Fresh Fruit Parfait ~ all raw layers of homemade granola, organic fruit and cashew creme topped with berry coulis
  • Lotus Live Fudge ~ the entirety of heaven compressed and manifested as a Chocolate dessert
  • Custom Cakes ~ please consult with our Baker ~ Wedding Cakes a specialty

Assorted Gourmet Vegan Cookies (mini or regular)

  • Mint-chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Ginger Bliss Cookies
  • Cashew-Vanilla Cookies
  • Mayan Wonder Bars
  • Da’kine No-bake Chocolate Cookies
  • Platter Assortment of mini cookies
  • Deluxe Cookie Platter ~ mini cookies, brownies and bars

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Live Creations Menu

Our Platinum Carrot award-winning Live and Raw Foods Chef will customize select dishes or an all Live menu upon request.

BEVERAGES

  • Fresh Lemonade or Limeade made with organic raw sugar
  • Fresh Coconut Juice
  • Irish Moss ~ a sweet and creamy mixture of 11 herbs and spices (i.e., spirulina, kelp, gotu kola, fo-ti) in a chai tea base
  • Shanti Tonic ~ invigorating and refreshing tonic made with mint and E3Live, a magical superfood with 64 balanced vitamins, minerals and enzymes. 
  • Roots Tonic ~ 33 organic herbs blended with lemongrass and apple juice
  • Fresh Fruit Juices ~ seasonal
  • Fruit Spritzer (choices: peach, black cherry, mandarin-lime)
  • Custom Herbal Teas, Tonics & Elixirs served hot or chilled
  • Homebrewed Chai served hot or chilled (choices: Soy, Rice or Live Milk)
  • Organic Coffee (regular or decaffeinated)

Special Notes ~ We use local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Our recipes contain no refined sugar, only maple syrup, agave or raw sugar. Grains and flours are gluten-free spelt or rice wherever possible.

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