New Year, New You: Take on Plant-Based Living with Leo Foods
The new year is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to make healthier, more sustainable choices when it comes to food. At Leo Foods, we’re proud to offer an incredible range of plant-based products that cater to both individual customers and trade clients like restaurants, cafés, and bars. Whether you’re looking to create exciting vegan dishes at home or switch up your menu with high-quality plant-based ingredients, we’ve got everything you need to give it a go.
Located in Marbella, our cash-and-carry warehouse in Nueva Campana makes it easy for locals, expats, and visitors to stock up on their favourite plant-based essentials. Plus, you can shop online through our e-shop to make it easier than ever!
Why Go Plant-Based?
Plant-based diets are more than a trend, they’re a lifestyle choice that promotes health, sustainability, and innovation in the kitchen. Incorporating plant-based products into your routine can:
- Boost your energy levels.
- Help you explore exciting new flavours and ingredients.
- Reduce your environmental impact.
At Leo Foods, our specially selected range of plant-based products ensure you’ll have everything you need to kickstart your plant-based journey. Let’s dive into some recipes that highlight the versatility and quality of our offerings.
Where the ingredients list contains the ‘✓’ symbol, you can buy these products in-store at Leo Foods.
Recipe 1: Energising Açaí Bowl
Start your day with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Açaí Bowl. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack, it’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
- 100g Açaí Energy ✓
- 100g frozen mango ✓
- 80ml Ecomil Coconut Milk Nature ✓
- 50g granola ✓
- 20g coconut chips ✓
- 10g seeds of your choice ✓
- Fresh fruit (e.g., banana, berries)
Instructions: Blend the açaí, frozen mango, and coconut milk until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, fresh fruit, coconut chips, and seeds of your choice. A refreshing, wholesome start to your day!
Recipe 2: Beyond Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Plant-based dining just got indulgent. This juicy, flavourful burger uses Beyond Meat patties and is a hit for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 1 Beyond Burger ✓
- 1 slice Violife cheese ✓
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce ✓
- 150g sweet potato fries ✓
Instructions: Cook the Beyond Burger as per the instructions and melt the Violife cheese on top. Serve it on your favourite bun, topped with barbecue sauce, and pair it with crispy sweet potato fries. Simple, satisfying, and 100% plant-based.
Recipe 3: Crispy Chicken Ramen
Comfort food is reimagined with this hearty, plant-based ramen featuring crispy Beyond Chicken Tenders.
Ingredients:
- 200g ramen noodles ✓
- 2 shallots
- 1.5 tsp ginger puree ✓
- 1 tsp garlic puree ✓
- 1 litre water
- 20g dried kombu ✓
- 2 tbsp white miso paste ✓
- 100g greens (spinach or kale)
- 200g Beyond Chicken Tenders ✓
- 10g sesame seeds ✓
Instructions:
- Sauté the shallots, ginger puree, and garlic puree until fragrant.
- Add water and dried kombu, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Remove the kombu and stir in the miso paste until dissolved.
- Cook the ramen noodles in the broth and add the greens.
- Prepare the Beyond Chicken Tenders as per instructions and slice them.
- Assemble the bowl: noodles and broth first, then top with Beyond Chicken Tenders and sesame seeds. A comforting plant-based twist on a classic dish.
Why Choose Leo Foods?
As Marbella’s leading international food and drink retailer and distributor, we’re proud to supply a diverse range of plant-based products to the public and trade clients alike. Whether you’re a home cook exploring vegan recipes or a business in the area looking to innovate your menu, our wide selection of plant-based food products ensures you’ll find exactly what you need.
Explore More with Leo Foods and check out our Product Catalogue to browse our full range of plant-based essentials, or visit our international supermarket in Nueva Campana, Marbella to check out our products in person. Let’s make 2025 the year of delicious, sustainable, plant-based living!
