Paiola Healthy Recipes

We’ve designed some easy-to-make healthy, low-salt, low-oil, low-sugar recipes that are actually delicious. 

Plant-Based Black Sesame Sweet Potato Bites

Plant-Based Black Sesame Sweet Potato Bites

A Simple, Plant-Based Treat Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. These plant-based black sesame sweet potato bites are a testament to that philosophy. With just two ingredients, steamed...

Cucumber & Wakame Salad (Sunomono)

Cucumber & Wakame Salad (Sunomono)

A Refreshing, Plant-Based Salad Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. This plant-based cucumber and wakame salad exemplifies that philosophy. Combining crisp Japanese cucumbers with tender...

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

A Savory, Plant-Based Dish Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. This plant-based miso-glazed eggplant exemplifies that philosophy. Combining tender eggplant slices with a rich miso glaze,...

Tomato & Tofu Salad

Tomato & Tofu Salad

https://youtu.be/-Xhmi1FaWJU A Refreshing, Plant-Based Salad Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. This plant-based tomato and tofu salad exemplifies that philosophy. Combining juicy cherry...

Sesame Broccoli

Sesame Broccoli

https://youtu.be/nupGSHrVP4Y A Simple, Plant-Based Side Dish Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. This plant-based sesame broccoli exemplifies that philosophy. Combining tender broccoli...

Green Bean Goma-ae

Green Bean Goma-ae

https://youtu.be/a5CNrgM6Esg A Simple, Plant-Based Side Dish Inspired by Local Hawai‘i Flavors In local Hawai‘i kitchens, simplicity often leads to the most memorable flavors. This plant-based green bean goma-ae exemplifies that philosophy. Combining tender green...

Hikari Healthy Bento Recipes

Hikari Healthy Bento Recipes

Introduction: Crafting Plant-Based Bento with Local Hawai‘i Flavors Creating plant-based bento recipes that honor the diverse flavors of local Hawai‘i culture and Japanese culinary traditions is a practice rooted in intention and care. These meals are designed to be...