Living La Vida Lotus
vegetarianMontreal
(Jul.29.08)
With such a short BBQ season we’ve been on a carnivorous rampage lately. In an effort to avoid turning into a sausage (or at least sausage-shaped), we decided it was time to give our bodies a break and go on a mini health kick, veggie-style. 
At newly-opened Juicy Lotus we were like born-again herbivores. This new takeout spot in the Monkland Village (with a few tables for eat-in) boasts an exclusively vegetarian menu with the majority of the dishes being vegan as well. Though the items all sounded too wholesome to be tasty, the food didn’t disappoint.
We hesitantly tried the vegan moussaka ($5) and just like that we caved. Other amazing discoveries included falafel with beet salad ($4.50), whole wheat bulgur with tomato ($4.50) and brown rice and lentils ($4.50). To complete our vegetarian adventure, we opted for the blueberry squares ($8.97 box of 4) made with kamut flour. Warmed at home with a side of vanilla ice cream, they were absolutely delicious.
After seeing how well the other half eats, we were almost convinced to give up the BBQ forever.
Juicy Lotus
5568 Monkland
514-487-7575
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