Lunch – January 10th, 2012 – Simple and Spicy

January 10th, 2012

Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all. –  Harriet Van Horne

Grilled Spicy Chicken
(allergens: alcohol [vinegar])
Brined & spicy seasoned Petaluma Farms chicken thighs grilled & garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a **Spicy Piquillo Pepper Puree (allergens: alcohol [vinegar]) [on the side]

This plate has been highly ordered above all the other items on the menu, this is why we are bringing it back to the menu for today’s lunch.

**Empanadas
(allergens: dairy [butter], alcohol [vinegar], soy [Soyrizo, Smart Ground], wheat [pastry, Smart Ground], corn [cornstarch])
Smart Ground, Soyrizo, onion, garlic, herbs & spices wrapped & baked in puff pastry, served with **Chimichurri (allergens: alcohol [vinegar]) [on the side]

This option of empanadas is preferred mainly by the latin american community, others take a look at the delicious grease dripping down and ask are arepas healthy? Well, depending on how they are made then it can be.

**Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed Jasmine rice garnished with green onions

This classis basically explains itself

**Roasted Mixed Squash
(allergens: alcohol [vinegar])
Roasted zucchini & yellow crookneck squash tossed with a chili vinaigrette

This recipe is one of the most popular among the vegan community

*Spinach Salad
(allergens: dairy [cheese], alcohol [vinegar])
Organic baby spinach with red onions, feta cheese, mixed olives & red wine vinaigrette

This recipe is ready to eat for by those who are looking for something a bit more light on the stomach.

All of the food produced at Gastronaut is seasonal, local and organic whenever possible
*=Vegetarian
**=Vegan