When you come to the Red Avocado for dinner, be prepared to change the way you see dining. Whether you're looking for great atmosphere, friendly faces, or just the best tasting and healthiest food in the area, the Red Avocado is the place to be. Get away from the downtown bar scene and take in some true hospitality. Enjoy a quiet evening of great food and great company, whether you come alone or with the whole family. In the summertime, the front patio and back garden area provide great atmosphere for one of the finest dining experiences in Iowa City.

Come on down and experience the Red Avocado.


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** please inform your server of any dietary restrictions ** fresh-squeezed juice, smoothies, espresso **

** no animal products used ** gluten-free options available ** parking in rear of building ** full menu available to-go **

** daily specials ** vegan desserts  ** cooking classes for individuals or groups **

 Starters, Soups and Salads

hummus
chick-peas, tahini, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and orange juices, blended to a buttery paste

small - $4.00

large - $7.50

spicy yam pate

roasted yams blended with coconut milk, citrus fruits, toasted seeds, sunflower oil and our special spice blend

small - $4.50

large - $8.00

mushroom-walnut pate

rich, savory pate gently seasoned with red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, spices and tamari

small - $4.50

large - $8.00

appetizer deluxe

all three delicious spreads with homemade pita and fresh crisp vegetables

 

$12.00

spiced nuts

an out-of-this-world taste—mixed nuts roasted in a delicious housemade blend of sweet & savory seasonings

small - $3.75

large - $5.75

seasonal bruschetta

check with your server for this season’s toppings on our toasted homemade bread

 

$7.00

coconut corn soup

coconut milk and sweetcorn, seasoned with tamari and our homemade hot sauce make a rich sweet and spicy soup, a red avocado original

cup - $3.00

bowl - $5.00

soup of the day

check with your server for today’s soup flavor

cup - $3.00

bowl - $5.00

salad organica

mixed, seasonal salad greens and red cabbage tossed in a an olive-balsamic vinaigrette

mini - $4.50

mighty - $7.50

iowa barley and black bean salad

onions, garlic and tomatoes lay a foundation for black beans, corn and iowa barley, spiced gently with roasted cumin, lime juice and chipotle peppers; on a bed of salad greens

small - $5.00

reg. - $8.00

queen's salad

mixed, seasonal salad greens, steamed quinoa and diced vegetables tossed in a dressing of nama shoyu, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, sorghum and fresh ground black pepper creating a delicious balance between sweet, salty and sour

small - $6.00

reg. - $10.00

athena salad

mixed grains, diced seasonal vegetables and marinated tofu tossed in a marinade of umeboshi vinegar, nama shoyu and mixed oils and topped with nori on a bed of lettuce

small - $7.00

reg. - $12.00

 Hot Entrees

all main courses served with homemade bread

add to any regular sized entrée:

house salad $3.50 - cup of soup $2.50 - vegetables $2.50 - tofu or tempeh $2.00

rainbow wrap

seasonal vegetables, lightly steamed and seasoned, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, served with mixed grains and spicy tomato dipping sauce

$7.00

quesadilla

the red avocado’s own tofu cheese-filled whole wheat tortilla with red onion, fried crisp and served with black bean and barley salad

 

$7.75

teriyaki vegetables

stir-fried seasonal vegetables in a teriyaki sauce of tamari, ginger, sorghum and fresh lime juice with mixed grains and your choice of tofu or tempeh

small - $6.75

reg. - $9.00

pasta primavera

seasonal vegetables lightly sautéed in garlic infused extra virgin olive oi and tossed with balsamic vinegar, capers, herbs and lightly salted penne pasta make a dish that will transport you to the Mediterranean

small - $7.50

reg. - $10.00

cashew coconut vegetables

a luscious, rich, spicy sauce of seasoned and blended cashews and coconut milk blanket a mix of vegetables for a red avocado specialty! with mixed grains and your choice of tofu or tempeh

small - $7.75

reg. - $10.00

vegetable curry

we start with the freshest seasonal vegetables and steam them gently in our own curry sauce which includes coconut milk, fresh lime juice, green jimmy nardello and jalapeno peppers, ginger, garlic, onion, and our own housemade curry spice blend with mixed grains and your choice of tofu or tempeh

small - $8.00

reg. - $11.00

vegetable peanut satay

seasonal vegetables steamed in a peanut satay flavored with onion, garlic, ginger, paprika and sorghum — sweet and delicious! with mixed grains and your choice of tofu or tempeh

small - $8.00

reg. - $11.00

portabello lombardy

luscious marinated and roasted portabello mushroom glistening with melted rosemary-olive soy butter sits on creamy roasted garlic polenta and steamed greens, surrounded by a rich herbed tomato sauce and topped with toasted walnuts

 

$13.00

jupiter’s gnocchi

home-made sweet potato gnocchi tossed in a rich and creamy vegetable-tomato sauce: seasonal diced vegetables are simmered in a slightly spicy tomato-coconut milk broth until the sauce is dense and very thick, roasted red peppers and tofu cheese topped with toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds finish this rich and sumptuous dish

 

$14.00

 Seasonal Features

marinated tofu and grains

with zucchini and carrot in a fresh lemon-dill sauce

$12.50

tamari tempeh wedges

with herbed & marinated seasonal veggies served with grains and steamed greens

$13.00

12”pizza

with tempeh, jerked tofu cheese, arugula, and green onion

with side salad

$13.50

 

$15.50

bruschetta

of blanched asparagus, caramelized leeks, and shredded carrot

$7.00

 Kids Menu

peanut butter and jelly sandwich

half - $3.00

whole - $4.00

hummus, bread and carrots

 

$5.00

fried tofu or tempeh bites

 

$3.00

bowl of brown rice and grains

 

$2.00

pasta with olive oil

add veggies, tempeh, or tofu for $1.50

 

$5.00

tofu cheese quesadilla

 

$4.00

coconut corn soup

just like mom and dad’s only without the spice

cup - $3.00

bowl - $5.00

seasonal fruit medley

small - $3.00

large - $5.00

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