Candle Cafe Menu

Viva Verde
Mixed greens.
$5/ $7

Blended Smoothies

Limonade
Lemon, lime, agave nectar, ice. $7

Tropical Freeze
Orange juice, banana, strawberry, mango and pineapple. $7

PB & J
Peanut butter, blueberries, banana, vanilla soy ice cream and rice milk. $7

Berries -N- Cream*
Soy milk, berries, banana and vanilla protein powder. $7

Mocha Latté
Mocha soy ice cream blended with coffee, soymilk and fat-free fudge. $7

Strawberry Splash
Strawberries, banana, strawberry soy ice cream and orange juice. $7

Supreme Protein Shake*
Soy milk, banana, and vanilla or chocolate protein powder. $7

*Protein powder contains the supplement bee pollen.

farmacy

Flu and Cold Fighter
Ginger, orange, carrot, grapefruit, and lemon. An immune system booster.
$6

Shot of Wheat Grass
Packed with vitamins and minerals. Nature's own healer.
$3/ $5

Refreshers

Lemon - Ginseng Iced Tea $3
Natural Sodas $3
Organic Teas: Mint, Chamomile, Green, Jasmine Green, Chai, Ginger, Bancha, Decaf Earl Grey and English Breakfast $3
Organic Regular, Decaffeinated or Grain Cappuccino $4
Organic Regular, Decaffeinated or Grain Coffee $2
Organic Regular or Decaffeinated Espresso $2
Soy Chai Latté $4

ALL AVAILABLE ICED

appetizers

Edamame
Soybeans steamed in the pod and sprinkled with sea salt. $7

Mezze Plate
Hummus, quinoa tabouli, lemon-date chutney, marinated olives, parata bread & zataar. $10

Quesadilla
Whole wheat tortilla filled with bean purée, grilled vegetables, and soy cheese. Served with daily salsa. $10
Add guacamole $3

Crystal Roll
Cucumber, cabbage, avocado, rice noodles, cilantro and ginger grilled tofu wrapped in rice paper with a spicy peanut sauce. $11

Daily Soup Selection and Magical Miso
pint $6/ quart $11

Grilled Focaccia
Served with miso-tahini spread
or drizzled with roasted garlic olive oil
$4

salads

House Salad
Mixed field greens with hearts of palm, tomatoes & carrots. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$9

Classic Caesar
Romaine lettuce with herbed croutons in a creamy caesar dressing and sprinkled with toasted dulse.
$10
Add tempeh bacon $3

Living Crunchy Sprout
Mixed field greens topped with an assortment of sprouts,
carrots, raisins and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of a Candle dressing.
$12

Market Salad
A daily assortment of fresh from the farm ingredients.
$13

Soba Noodle Salad
Soba Noodles, ginger grilled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, julienne carrots, radish and sesame seeds over mesclun with a creamy wasabi dressing.
$15

Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, red onion, olives, and tofu feta with a creamy herb dressing.
$15

Aztec Salad
Bi-color quinoa, black beans, red onions & corn topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and barbequed grilled tempeh. served over mixed field greens with a toasted cumin vinaigrette.
$15

Add Avocado $3.00
Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.

farmers market entrees

Ginger-Miso Stir-Fry
Seasonal vegetables and tofu in a ginger-miso sauce over brown rice.
$15

Paradise Casserole
Layers of sweet potato, black beans and millet over steamed greens with country gravy.
$15

Sesame Crusted Tofu
Black rice pilaf, steamed greens, kimchee and sautéed gingered vegetables with an arame coulis.
$19

Taco Salad
Southwestern chili, romaine lettuce, shredded soy cheese, grilled seitan,
tortilla chips, with guacamole and tofu sour cream.
$18

Seitan Timbale
Chili lime grilled seitan, quinoa pilaf, sautéed greens and an avocado salad with a black bean sauce and chipotle coulis.
$20

Tuscan Lasagna
Grilled zucchini, peppers and onions, tofu basil ricotta, soy cheese and
seitan ragout topped with a tomato truffle sauce.
Served with sautéed greens.
$16

Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.

sandwiches & burgers

Tofu Club
Grilled tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce, & tomato on mixed grain toast with coleslaw, pickles and vegan mayo. 12

Cajun Seitan Sandwich
Pan-seared seitan, steamed greens, caramelized onions and avocado. Served on toasted focaccia with ancho chili aioli and coleslaw. 14

House-Made Seitan Burger
Grilled seitan burger on a seeded bun with home baked fries, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and pickles. 12

Smoked Tempeh & Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grilled tempeh, zucchini, roasted red pepper, arugula, and sundried tomato pesto on mixed grain bread with basil aioli and a potato salad. 13

Tuscan Seitan Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded Seitan cutlet with melted soy mozzarella and tomato
truffle sauce on a potato-onion roll. Served with mesclun salad
drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. 13

Add Toppings

Caramelized onions | Soy cheese | Tempeh bacon | Avocado $3 each

Substitutions made when possible and may require an extra charge.

sides

$4 Each

Brown Rice
Yellow Basmati Rice
Black Rice Pilaf
Soba Noodles
Bean of the Day
Caramelized Onions
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Vegetables
Steamed or Sautéed Daily Greens
QuinoaPilaf
Coleslaw
Steamed or Grilled Tofu

$5 Each

Grilled Tempeh
Steamed or Sautéed Broccoli
Sea Vegetable Salad
Home Baked Fries

[Includes one dressing/sauce per side]

dressings

Choose a combination of four sides paired with two candle dressings or sauces.
$14

With tempeh, sea vegetable salad, broccoli, or home baked fries
add $1

candle cafe desserts

Banana Cake
Banana frosting 7

*Soy Ice Cream
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Mocha Swirl
One Scoop 3
Two Scoops 5

*Candle’s Daily Sorbet
One Scoop 3
Two Scoops 5

* Wheat Free

glossary

Agar-Agar
A seaweed which is a jelling agent. Rich in calcium
and soothing to the digestive tract.

Agave Nectar
Natural sweetener derived from a succulent plan, with the color and consistency of honey.

Arame
Sea vegetable harvested in Japan which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Babaganoush
Middle Eastern dip of roasted eggplant and spices.

Chapati
Indian flat bread.

Casein
A phosphoprotein derived from milk which is often added to soy cheese products to improve texture and promote melting.

Dulse
Sea vegetable native to the Atlantic coast which is nutrient rich and low in calories.

Hijiki
A sea vegetable, very high in calcium, phosphorous, iron, protein and vitamins A, B1 and B2.

Millet Gluten free, easily digested grain. Nutrient rich and high in protein.

Miso
Fermented soybean paste. Rich in amino acids and live enzymes. A fantastic source of protein and a remarkable digestive aid.

Organic
Organic foods are grown naturally, with no synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or fungicides.

Quinoa
An ancient grian like seed with a delicate yet crunchy texture. Good source of protein.

Refined Foods
Foods depleted of some or all vitamins, minerals
and fiber.

Seitan
Whole wheat flour, water-rinsed to extract the gluten, leaving a high protein and low fat vegetarian 3wheat meat2.

Succanat
Organic dehydrated cane juice.

Tabouli
Light and refreshing Middle Eastern dish, traditionally made with abundant parsley.

Tahini
Sesame seeds ground into a paste, rich in
calcium, phosphorous and protein.

Tempeh
Traditional Indonesian fermented soy product.
Rich in B-12 and protein, with a nutty flavor.

Tofu
Soybean curd. A source of high quality protein, rich in calcium and cholesterol-free.

Vegetarianism
A way of eating that eliminates animal consumption
(meats, fish, chicken, game, etc.).

Veganism
A way of eating that avoids all products of animal origin, including dairy products and sometimes honey.

Ovo-Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows products of animals obtained without slaughter, such as milk and eggs.

Lacto Vegetarianism
Allows milk and its derivatives, but not eggs.

Whole Foods
Foods that are not altered, chemically treated or irradiated. These foods include beans, grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By eating the whole foods, we sustain a healthy life-style.