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Thursday, September 6, 2018

PLANT-FORWARD AND VEGETABLE-CENTRIC RECIPE INSPIRATIONS

Today’s flexitarian consumers are eating less meat. They’re looking for healthful and delicious options featuring produce, grains, and plant proteins. Use the recipe inspirations below to develop your own signature plant-forward dishes that “wow” guests and keep them coming back.

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apps & small plates

Revamp your “grazing” menu with vegetable-centric shareables.

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SNACKS

Fulfill customer cravings with plant-based items.

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ENTRÉES

Discover exciting new ways to make plants the hero of a plate.

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side dishes

Balance out meat-based meals with veggies and fruits.

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52%

of consumers think plant-based proteins are less craveable than animal proteins

Consumers expect a veggie-centric dish to be just as delicious and satisfying as a traditional meat-based option. Try treating vegetables to high-level culinary techniques, like flavor layering, charring, and grilling to make vegetables more craveable and invite elevated menuing.

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GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAK WITH PESTO

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Pesto-glazed cauliflower steaks served with a mixture of crispy Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, and corn along with a schmear of smoky chipotle crema.
Featuring: Minor's Gluten Free GreenLeaf Cilantro Pesto

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BUDDHA BOWL WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES & spelt

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 10
Tender ancient grains simmered in an aromatic mirepoix and topped with a medley of hearty roasted root vegetables.
Featuring: Minor's Sautéed Vegetable Base (mirepoix)

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libby's Famous pumpkin pie

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 48
The classic recipe for traditional holiday pumpkin pie, made using our versatile superfood that is a good source of vitamin A.
Featuring: LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin

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PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA

Servings: 1, 16-oz
A tropical blend of passion fruit, orange, and guava combined with unsweetened iced tea create a distinct and refreshing island-inspired beverage.
Featuring: Nestlé Vitality Passion Fruit Orange Guava Cocktail

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GROW PREPARED FOOD SALES WITH PLANT-FORWARD OPTIONS

The market for plant-based menu items is becoming mainstream. Watch this video exploring opportunities to add vegetable-centric options to your menu to meet consumer demand, and identify ways to win with the plant-forward trend.

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ADD CRAVEABILITY TO PLANT-BASED COOKING

Produce-based cooking is fast gaining popularity. Get in on the trend, and find new ways to deliver extra flavor and craveability from plant-based recipes.

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41%

of consumers think plant-based proteins are less tasty than animal proteins

Consumers have high expectations when it comes to plant-forward alternatives. Sophisticated cooking methods, creative prep and flavor development, appealing menu descriptions, and Instagram-worthy plating are all key to craveability.