Cafe Zesta’s Blog

(GF)(CF) Special Lamb Curry with Sweet Potato $9A rich golden aromatic North Indian lamb curry filled with freshly toasted spices, tomato, onion, sweet potatoes, and roasted cauliflower.Topped with toasted coconut and peanuts, if desired.Served over rice with grilled pita.(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Indian Spiced Vegetables withBlack Mustard Seeds and Turmeric $7.75A mix of Indian spiced vegetables served over rice with and grilled pita.(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Sauté $7Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables served over rice. Try it with a side of pintos or black beans for $2!(V)(GF)(NF) Saag Paneer $8.25Fresh organic spinach sautéed in a blend of flavorful Indian spices with chunks of paneer (Indian cheese) and toasted pine nuts.Served over rice with grilled pita wedges.(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Spicy Pintos and Rice $5.50Pinto beans simmered with ancho chile, tomato, red onion, fresh garlic, and freshly ground cumin.  Served over rice.Try it with a side of delicious organic sautéed veggies for $3!(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Flavorful Black Beans and Rice $5.50Black beans simmered with guajillo chile, mild chiles, bell pepper, tomato, onion, fresh garlic, coriander, oregano, and cumin.  Served over rice.Try it with a side of delicious organic sautéed veggies $3!

(V)(GF)(CF)Javanese Chicken Curry $9.50 An Indonesian curry of coconut milk, lemongrass, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and garlic.

Served over rice 

 (V)(GF)(NF) Saag Paneer $8.25Fresh organic spinach sautéed in a blend of flavorful Indian spices with chunks of paneer (Indian cheese). Served with optional herbed yogurt and pita (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Flavorful Black Beans & Rice $5.50Black beans simmered with tomato, red onion, bell pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, and coriander.  Served with rice.  (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Saute  $7Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables.  (V)(GF)(NF)(CF)Indian Spiced Vegetables with Black Mustard Seeds and Turmeric $7.75A mix of vegetables served over rice with mint chutney, herbed yogurt, and pita wedges. 

(GF)(NF)(CF) Italian Sausage and Kale $7.50
Italian Sausage, garlickey kale, & grilled onions served with choice of roasted spiced potatoes or rice.

(GF)(CF)(NF) Vietnamese Sweet Potato SoupAn aromatic blend of sweet potatoes, onion, galangal, ginger, coconut, and spices. (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Mushroom Wild Rice W/ fresh HerbsFresh crimini mushrooms sautéed in fresh thyme, basil and white wine, simmering in an aromatic broth of carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and wild rice.

 (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Channa Masala $7.50
Garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, and ginger with toasted cumin and mustard seeds in a delicious creamy tahini turmeric sauce
Served over rice (V)(GF)(NF) Saag Paneer $8.25Fresh organic spinach sautéed in a blend of flavorful Indian spices with chunks of paneer (Indian cheese). Served with optional herbed yogurt and pita(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Flavorful Black Beans & Rice $5.50Black beans simmered with tomato, red onion, bell pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, and coriander.  Served with rice. (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Saute  $7Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables.  (V)(GF)(NF)(CF)Indian Spiced Vegetables with Black Mustard Seeds and Turmeric $7.75A mix of vegetables served over rice with mint chutney, herbed yogurt, and pita wedges.(GF)(NF)(CF) Italian Sausage and Kale $7.50
Italian Sausage, garlickey kale, & grilled onions served with choice of roasted spiced potatoes or rice. (GF)(NF)(CF) Chicken Massaman Curry $8.75A rich coconut massamon curry with pulled chicken and vegetables.  Serve over rice

Specials ~ Tuesday March 18   (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Channa Masala $7.50
Garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, and ginger with toasted cumin and mustard seeds in a delicious creamy tahini turmeric sauce
Served over rice

(V)(GF)(CF)Javanese Chicken Curry $8.50 An Indonesian curry of coconut milk, lemongrass, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and garlic.

Served over rice 

  (V)(GF)(NF) Saag Paneer $8.25Fresh organic spinach sautéed in a blend of flavorful Indian spices with chunks of paneer (Indian cheese). Served with optional herbed yogurt and pita (GF)*(CF)(NF) Moroccan Chicken Tagine $9Tender chicken with mellow warming flavors of saffron, ginger, turmeric, dried fruit, and honey.  (GF)(NF)(CF) Special Lamb Curry $9.50A rich golden aromatic lamb curry filled with freshly toasted spices, a bit of tomato, onion, and fresh coconut meat.  Served over rice (V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Saute  $7

Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables. 

12 oz – $6.0016 oz – $7.00(V)(GF)(CF)(NF) Italian Roasted Tomato Basil- Slow roasted tomatoes with Italian herbs, roasted garlic, and fresh basil pesto   (V)(GF)(NF)(CF)  Minestrone- A timeless classic with a twist…a plentiful variety of vegetables in a flavorful broth swirled with pesto, thyme, parsley, cannelini beans, and fire roasted tomatoesa12 oz $7 16 oz  $8(GF)(NF)(CF)* Green Chili with Chicken Poblanos, Anchos, Guajillos, Habaneras, New Mexican Chiles, Anaheims, and Bell Peppers blended with Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Celery, Butternut Squash, and spices loaded with pulled chicken.  (GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Sea Veggie & Mushroom, 12 oz. $6 16 oz. $7.50Crimini Mushrooms, mellow white miso, ginger, garlic, and3 Sea Veggies: Kombu, Wakame, & Hijiki Sea vegetables, rich in vital nutrients and minerals, are known to   cleanse and detoxify the body, enrich the blood, benefit metabolism, and enhance brain function

Beginning today, March 17th, we will be open until 7pm!! Thanks Boulder for encouraging us to be open later!! We look forward to sharing dinner with you!!!!

Specials ~ Monday March 17

(NF)(CF) Irish Lamb Stew with Guiness $9

NF Traditional Irish Lamb Stew with potato, carrot, onion, tender lamb, and a rich guiness stock.  Served with potato bread and herbed butter.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Channa Masala $7.50
Garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, and ginger with

toasted cumin and mustard seeds in a delicious

creamy tahini turmeric sauce
Served over rice

(V)(GF)(CF)Javanese Chicken Curry $8.50

 An Indonesian curry of coconut milk, lemongrass, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and garlic.

Served over rice 

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Saute  $7

Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables. 

Add a side of flavorful black beans for $2. Served over rice.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Flavorful Pintos Beans & Rice $5.50

Pinto beans simmered with tomato, red onion, bell pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, and coriander.  Served with rice.

 (V) = Vegetarian (CF) = Casein (and dairy) free (GF) = Gluten Free (NF) = Nut free

We use organic produce and support local farmers and businesses whenever possible.  All of our cheese is RGBH free and all of our meats are free of nitrates, hormones, and antibiotics.  We do not use artificial colors, flavors, unnecessary animal by-products or preservatives.

Soups – Monday, March 17

All soups served with choice of bread.

** Add a Zesta Side Salad to your soup for $3.50 **

12 oz – $6.00

16 oz – $7.00

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Broccoli Red Pepper

Roasted red peppers, broccoli and carrots in a warming and flavorful coconut bisque.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF)  Herby Potato Onion– A decadent soup of potato, onion, thyme, garlic, fresh basil pesto and olive oil

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF)  Minestrone- A timeless classic with a twist…a plentiful variety of vegetables in a flavorful broth swirled with pesto, thyme, parsley, cannelini beans, and fire roasted tomatoes

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12 oz $7

16 oz  $8

(GF)(NF)(CF)* Green Chili with Chicken Poblanos, Anchos, Guajillos, Habaneras, New Mexican Chiles, Anaheims, and Bell Peppers blended with Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Celery, Butternut Squash, and spices loaded with pulled chicken.

(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Sea Veggie & Mushroom, 12 oz. $6 16 oz. $7.50

Crimini Mushrooms, mellow white miso, ginger, garlic, and

3 Sea Veggies: Kombu, Wakame, & Hijiki

Sea vegetables, rich in vital nutrients and minerals, are known to   cleanse and detoxify the body, enrich the blood, benefit metabolism, and enhance brain function

We have some St Patrick’s day specials!! Come check out our organic Corned Beef and Cabbage!! The most delicious any of us here have eaten! Also local, grass-fed traditional Irish lamb stew. Does contain Guiness, and is quite delicious!!

We do also have gluten-free cranberry orange scones and gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookies, soft and delicious!

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We just put out some delicious new baked goods:

Almondita Bars: all the ingredients in our beloved almondita plus toasted quinoa and gluten-free oatmeal, sweetened with dates. Vegan!

Fluffy Yellow Cupcakes: fluffy yellow cupcakes with dairy-free buttercream frosting, tinted green (using spinach) for St Patrick’s! (contains eggs)

Buckwheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: Dense and full of organic bananas, these are vegan and agave sweetened.

Specials ~ Tuesday, March 11

(GF)(CF) West African Lamb and Peanut Stew $9.25

A traditional West African dish of organic Colorado lamb, tomato, onion, carrot, potato, peanuts, and various chiles.  Served over rice and topped with toasted peanuts and parsley.

(GF)(NF)(CF) Italian Chicken Sausage, Kale, & Cannelini Beans $9

Organic chicken sausage tossed with cannelini beans, steamed kale, garlic, sautéed onion, fresh garlic, and Meyer lemon.  Served over rice.

(V)(GF)(NF) Saag Paneer $8.25

Fresh organic spinach sautéed in a blend of flavorful Indian spices with chunks of paneer (Indian cheese) and toasted pine nuts.

Served with optional herbed yogurt or tahini sauce and grilled pita

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Indian Spiced Vegetables with

Black Mustard Seeds and Turmeric $7.75

A mix of vegetables served over rice with herbed yogurt or tahini sauce, and pita wedges.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Mung Beans and Vegetables $6.25

An extremely healthful specialty…

Mung beans spiced with tamari, toasted sesame oil, and garlic.  Served with sautéed vegetables over rice.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Delicious Vegetable Saute $7

Daily dish of sautéed organic vegetables. 

Add a side of flavorful black beans for $2. Served over rice.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Flavorful Black Beans & Rice $5.50

Black beans simmered with tomato, red onion, bell pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, and coriander.  Served with rice.

(V)(GF)(NF)(CF) Spicy Pintos and Rice $5.50

Pinto beans simmered with guajillo peppers, habeneros, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, and coriander. 

Served with rice.

 (V) = Vegetarian (CF) = Casein (and dairy) free (GF) = Gluten Free (NF) = Nut free

We use organic produce and support local farmers and businesses whenever possible.  All of our cheese is RGBH free and all of our meats are free of nitrates, hormones, and antibiotics.  We do not use artificial colors, flavors, unnecessary animal by-products or preservatives.

Soups and Salads ~ Tuesday, March 11

All soups served with choice of bread.

Daily offerings of bread vary.  Gluten-free option available.

(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Carrot Ginger

12 oz. $5.50 16 oz. $6.50

A warming blend of fresh ginger, carrot, onion, and spices.

(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Tuscan White Bean and Kale

12 oz. $5.50 16 oz. $6.50

Fresh kale, cannelini beans, onion, and celery in an aromatic broth filled with garlic, fresh herbs, and Meyer lemon.

(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Roasted Potato Onion Pesto

12 oz. $5.50 16 oz. $6.50

Roasted potatoes, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, and tons of herbs topped with fresh parsley

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(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Hummos $5

Zesty hummos served with choice of grilled pita or

gluten-free olive oil oven-baked rice tortilla crisps

(GF)(NF)(CF)(V) Black Bean Mango Salad $4

Black beans, fresh mango, red and orange bell pepper, red onion, scallion, and fresh herbs tossed in a lime vinaigrette

(GF)(NF)(CF) Zesta Side Salad

$4 ($3.50 if ordered with meal)

Simple mix of crisp greens and shaved carrot drizzled with house vinaigrette