With 2022 in full swing, Veganuary has officially gripped the spotlight. Whether it’s fulfilling New Year resolutions of adopting a healthier lifestyle, ambitions to stop animal cruelty or just plain curiosity, Veganuary is a fantastic way to explore plant-based options and dive deeper into the vegan lifestyle. The UAE is chock-full of establishments offering vegan dishes and Kcal is making its mark with its healthy, nutrient-packed vegan meals to keep you energized and start the New Year right.
As one of the top healthy restaurants and number 1 meal-plan providers in the UAE, Kcal’s vegan dishes deliver on everything from taste to presentation and satiating appeal. The brand prides itself on its ability to transform lives through mouth-watering meals created using natural ingredients, and its vegan menu is no different. Packed with flavour, enjoying a full-course vegan menu at Kcal is one of the best ways to explore Veganuary and also adapt your palette to more plant-based, vegan foods.
“A simple Google search will tell you that interest in veganism has more than doubled since 2015, and restaurants all over the UAE have adapted their menus to suit the palates of customers looking for more plant-based options. Veganuary allows Kcal to increase awareness about the benefits of a plant-based diet, but also offer consumers a range of calorie-controlled meals that both vegans and non-vegans will savour equally,” says Mark Carroll, co-founder of Kcal.
“Our vegan options have allowed us to capitalize on the shift in the UAE’s eating habits and adapt our menu to suit everyone’s needs, from children to adults. Veganuary allows Kcal to create new, satiating experiences for our customers while giving them the confidence that whatever they’re putting into their bodies is healthy and fully accounted for when calculating macros. For anyone looking to explore plant-based eating or considering the shift to veganism, I recommend you try our Vegan Lentil Soup and Vegan Shepherd’s Pie. They’re definitely my favourites on our menu,” adds Andreas Borgmann, co-founder of Kcal.
Take a look at the Kcal’s plant-based options below. For more information, visit https://www.kcallife.com/.
Vegan Lentil Soup (Low in calories)
Price: AED 22
Hearty, tangy, harira-style lentil soup made with fresh seasonal tomatoes, onion and garlic.
The Superfood Salad (Low in carbohydrates)
Price: AED 44
Wholesome quinoa, avocado, roast sweet potato, cherry tomatoes and red onion tossed with mixed lettuce, pine nuts and fresh basil finished with a citrus dressing.
Vegan Three Bean Bowl (High in fibre)
Price: AED 42
A hearty medley of beans, chickpeas, courgette, carrot, sweet potato and spinach in soy sauce and creamy coconut milk topped with cashew nuts and chili flakes.
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie (Gluten-free)
Price: AED 36
Comforting sweet and white potato mash on top of a hearty mix of leek, carrot, celery, kidney and black beans, lentils and water chestnuts flavoured with fresh thyme.
Fresh Fruit Salad (High in fibre)
Price: AED 18
Fresh sweet medley of green apple, honeydew melon, grapes, kiwi and strawberry.
Take up the Veganuary challenge with Kcal and head to their website to order online.
