September 22, 2024

Takeout Tuesday: Eat healthy in advance of your Thanksgiving feast

Good Tuesday #GoodTuesday

El Basha, 7503 Pacific St. This neighborhood favorite has always offered takeout. That’s good, because the cozy, dark-lit dining room often was crowded in the pre-pandemic days. Try the shawarma, marinated beef or chicken served over rice with tomatoes, onions and tahini or garlic sauce. It’s wonderful. The Greek salad with pita wedges is a delicious meal in itself. And be sure to get hummus as an appetizer. I think this is where I’ll go this week. elbashagrill.com

Sofra Creperie, 1911 S. 67th St. in the Inner Rail Food Hall. I love crepes, so now that I know this has curbside delivery, I’m on my way. It has plenty of lighter options: Mediterranean, just veggies including spinach and my favorite kalamata olives; a classic club, with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and white cheddar; and even lox, with smoked salmon. Crepes are thin and light, so you’re not loading up on bread. That way you can indulge in the s’mores offering: All the taste without the campfire. sofracreperie.com

Blue Belly Salad is one of nearly two dozen salads on the Greenbelly menu.

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Greenbelly, 210 N. 114th St., 1405 S. 204th St., Suite 101; and 1917 S. 67th St. There are 23 — count ‘em — 23 salads on the Greenbelly menu, and that doesn’t count the build-your-own option. If you can’t find a healthy meal here, you’re not trying. Not sure why I’ve never been there, but when I do (soon), I’m going straight to the dill chicken salad. Next trip: the very berry salad. It also has a broad selection of pizzas and wraps (which come both in lettuce and whole-wheat tortillas). You could eat here once a week for a year and still not sample everything. And I’m willing to try. thegreenbelly.com

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