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The Hit List: 5 Favorite Vegetarian Dishes in El Dorado County

Mar 29, 2016 05:10PM ● By David Norby

Rainbow Pesto Roll - Photo by Dante Fontana © Style Media Group

 “For upping my daily veggie intake on a day I don’t want to cook, I head to Cozmic Café and order the Rainbow Pesto Roll. Organic spinach, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, olives, cucumber, red onions, pesto, herbed cream cheese and feta cheese are rolled up in a tortilla and then sliced up like a sushi roll. It’s filling—and way more fun than a salad.” 

 “The Veggie Enchiladas at Colina de Oro are stuffed with sautéed veggies, cheese and sliced avocado in corn tortillas—then drenched in their signature red sauce. My advice? Order it ranchero-style, with sour cream, jalapeños and shredded cabbage on top. Who says a meal needs meat to be complete?” 530-672-9149

 “The Quinoa Burger at Bricks Eats & Drinks satisfies with a hearty and flavorful quinoa patty topped with all the classic fixings: crisp lettuce leaves, juicy tomato slices, fresh red onion and creamy avocado. Paired with spicy chipotle aioli and a toasted whole-wheat bun, this burger is a must for veggie lovers and carnivores alike.” 

“Whether you want to hang out upstairs on their comfy couches or sit amongst the first floor buzz, the Breakfast Burrito from Cozmic Café is my order of choice. A large, organic sprouted grain tortilla is stuffed with scrambled eggs, organic basmati brown rice, spicy salsa, chunky guac, red onion, ripe tomatoes and shredded cheese, then wrapped up to create a perfectly portable breakfast delight.” 

“The folks at Totem Coffee Co. not only roast the meanest cup of coffee in town, complete with house-made syrups, but they also offer a delectable variety of vegan and vegetarian sweets, breakfast toasts, and tempting daily specials. If forced to choose, their flavorful Falafel is divine—served on a pillowy handmade pita and drizzled with a killer sauce.”