Exploring healthy Lowcountry dishes

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plant-based meals | photo via Unsplash

In search of some healthy Lowcountry food? Here are 8 spots where you can grab plant-based food.

Basic Kitchen | 82 Wentworth St. | Dishes with seasonal + local produce — feel guilt-free with the “Good Burger” featuring a vegetable patty, beet ketchup, and harissa cabbage slaw.

Huriyali | 401 Huger St. | Healthy smoothies, sandwiches, and bowls — dive into the “Dragon Bowl” with a pitaya, banana, strawberry, peanut butter + coconut water base.

Dellz Daughter Retreat | 1617 Ashley River Rd. | This healthy food service offers plant-based meals and wellness events — order the “Jazzy Pizza” with mixed greens, mushrooms, mango salsa, avocado, and banana sauce.

Caviar and Bananas | 51 George St. + Charleston International Airport | Healthy breakfast and brunch options — start your day off with the oatmeal topped with caramelized apples and cinnamon.

Clean Juice | Downtown, West Ashley + Mt. Pleasant | Fresh juices, cold pressed shots, and snacks — try the “The Yummus Bowl” topped with dates, cucumbers, hummus, and avocado.

The Gathering Cafe | 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | Organic-focused comfort food in a cozy cafe — order the “Panang Curry” with hummus and tahini on the side.

Poke Bros. | N. Charleston + Mt. Pleasant | Build your own bowl of healthy goodness with green veggies + grains like brown rice — order “The Duke” topped with OG sauce.

Neon Tiger | 654 King St. | Plant-based beer, pizza, and meals — try the falafel salad or buffalo cauliflower.

If you are vegan, check out this list of 21 places to eat vegan dishes that Charleston City Paper curated here. Cheers to healthy eating.

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