TQ Ventures & A. Team Dinner Party Menu

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Each of our dishes is inspired by ancient culinary traditions from around the world and prepared with 100% organic ingredients.

Tierra Alta Salad

Laroot’s stuffed cassava croquette draws inspiration from a traditional Highland Ecuadorian dish called llapingachos—fried potato pancakes filled with cheese, scallions, and spices. Emblematic of the city of Ambato, where the modern version of the dish was developed, llapingachos actually have pre-Columbian roots (the word “llapin” is Kichwa for “to smash”).

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Tierra Alta Salad

Laroot’s stuffed cassava croquette draws inspiration from a traditional Highland Ecuadorian dish called llapingachos—fried potato pancakes filled with cheese, scallions, and spices. Emblematic of the city of Ambato, where the modern version of the dish was developed, llapingachos actually have pre-Columbian roots (the word “llapin” is Kichwa for “to smash”). We substitute calcium-containing cassava root for the potato in the batter, and fill the center of the croquette with our signature meat alternative of lentil, sweet potato, carrot, pumpkin seed, garlic and basil. Rich in fiber, beta carotene, magnesium, and vitamin K, the filling gets an additional helping of calcium from queso. In keeping with tradition, the croquette is paired with a seasonal-vegetable salad high in lycopene, vitamin K, and potassium, which we recommend drizzling with our jalapeño-spiced avocado dressing.

Ingredients

Cassava Pancake: Cassava, Lentil, Pumpkin Seed, Carrot, Sweet Potato, Onion, Garlic, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Ground Annatto, Nutritional Yeast, Queso Fresco, Olive Oil, Salt; Salad: Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Shallot, Carrot, Haricot Verts, Radish; Avocado Dressing: Avocado, Red Onion, Garlic, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Water, Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar; Salsa Aji: Aji Amarillo Paste, Lime Juice, Agave, Salt
Princess of Addis Ababa

This collard-green salad with kale, cherry tomato, and roasted squash gets boosts of protein, calcium, and iron from teff, a super grain native to Ethiopia.

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Ethiopian Gomen

Princess of Addis Ababa

The ancient cuisine of Ethiopia deserves more recognition in the Western world for its health benefits and flavor profiles. The notable ingredient here is teff, a native Ethiopian super grain which rivals quinoa in its protein, calcium, and iron content. Served alongside traditional ingredients like kale, squash, and farmer's cheese, we call this dish the Princess of Addis Ababa for its regal nutritional value.

Ingredients

Collard Greens, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Mitmita, Berbere, Thyme, Olive Oil, Teff Grain, Roasted Squash, Cherry Tomato, Shallot, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Parsley, Dill, Cilantro, Mint, Garlic, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Agave, Tomato, Kale, Sunflower Seeds, Tahini, Farmers Cheese, Fresh Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard, Parsley
Flamenco Escabeche

Rich in protein, omega-3s, and probiotics, this dish of vinegar-marinated salmon and seasonal vegetables was first popularized during the Spanish Middle Ages.

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Salmon Escabeche

Flamenco Escabeche

In the Middle Ages, the escabeche dish in Spain was known as "the father of hospitality." Originally it was brought to Spain by the Muslim Moors as they conquered Spain, and later the fish alternative was popularized by Spaniards during Lent. Our recipe prepares salmon and seasonal vegetables in a tart vinegar marinade, creating a light meal that is rich in protein and probiotics.

Ingredients

6oz Salmon From Cutler Cove In Maine, Asparagus, Gold Bar Squash, Baby Carrot, Sweet Pepper, Shallot, Champagne Vinegar, Olive Oil, Maldon Salt, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Pink Peppercorn

Alternative recipe

Charred Cauliflower Escabeche
Cozy Tuesday Daal

Our version of the classic Ayurvedic comfort dish is based on high-fiber black chickpeas and split red lentils, which are stewed with locally grown acorn squash and seasoned with a house-made Muchi curry of antibacterial turmeric, coconut milk, and cumin.

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Kala Chana Masala

Cozy Tuesday Daal

Let us transport you to India via the ultimate healthy comfort food, daal. Our daal is based on a North Indian recipe that uses Kala Chana (black chickpea) and split red lentils, both high in protein and full of fiber to promote digestive health. Our house Muchi curry blend has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which pairs wonderfully with acorn squash to complete this timeless dish.

Ingredients

Black Chickpea, Red Lentil, Acorn Squash, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Muchi Curry (Turmeric, Cumin, Ginger, Black Pepper, Coriander, Fenugreek, Dehydrated Garlic, Celery Seed, Cloves, Cayenne, Caraway, White Pepper, Mace), Coconut Milk, Brown Rice, Lime, Parsley
Moroccan Tagine

Seasoned with turmeric, saffron, ginger, and sumac, our interpretation of the nourishing Moroccan stew features free-range chicken, which provides lean protein; figs, for fiber and blood-sugar regulation; and green olives, to boost the vitamin E and antioxidant contents.

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Chicken & Fig Tagine

Moroccan Tagine

Tagine refers to the earthenware pot in which traditional Moroccan stews are slow-cooked to sweet and sour perfection. Our interpretation of this classic adds fig, which is rich in fiber and known for lowering blood sugar and regulating digestion. Olives contribute vitamin E and antioxidants, and immune-boosting spices like Turmeric, Saffron, Ginger, and Sumac give the dish a distinctive Moroccan flair.

Ingredients

Skinless Chicken Breast, Mission Figs, Red Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Chickpea, Green Olives, Turmeric, Saffron, Agave, Cilantro, Parsley, Brown Rice, Chickpea, Sumac, Arugula, Cucumber

Alternative recipe

Vegetarian Tagine

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Today's Menu

Tierra Alta Salad

Princess of Addis Ababa

Flamenco Escabeche

Cozy Tuesday Daal

Moroccan Tagine

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