STYLE |Food


Plant-based options


Research suggests that changing our food production systems and moving towards a largely plant-based diet is the only sustainable way to continue feeding a growing global population and help combat climate change. It’s certainly something worth thinking about and doesn’t mean you need to give up meat altogether


Plant-based food has come a long way in recent years and shouldn’t mean a compromised or less flavourful meal . This type of diet also has massive health benefits, being low in saturated fat, cholesterol-free, rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Eateries across the Island are coming up with exciting vegan or vegetarian treats that sometimes even mimic the taste of meat, to ease customers into a transition. Next time you eat out, consider the plant- based option – you may never go back!


Beetroot and chocolate cake with coconut sorbet At The Royal, this must- try dessert provides an interesting and seasonal twist to the classic chocolate cake. Although it uses the finest fresh beetroot from Living Larder, you won’t pick up that taste. Instead this root vegetable serves to create to create a moist, sweet and del icious cake. Af ter juicing the beetroot, chef Jon-Paul Charlo combines the lef tover pulp with the best Valrhona dark chocolate. It’s served with coconut sorbet and decorated with candied beetroot, to provide a divine new addition to The Royal’s winter menu.


The Royal Hotel, Ventnor 01983 852186 royalhotel iow.co.uk


Slow cooked Vegan Moroccan Tagine Head Chef at Ventnor Botanic Garden’s edul is restaurant, David Hol ley, transports you to northern Africa with this tasty and warming Moroccan- inspired vegan dish. David uses del iciously fresh garden-grown ingredients, along with aubergines, courgettes, squash and sweet potato. These are marinated in hand-crushed Arabic Ras el Hanout, a medley of exotic spices mixed with pink rose petals. He also adds the Garden’s own vegan harissa, made with ’Dr Hi ll Hassel’s Hot Chi l li Salt’, for a sensational mix of aromatic, f loral and spicy flavours.


edulis Restaurant at Ventnor Botanic Garden 01983 858047 botanic.co.uk


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