Demand for plant-forward fare continues to impact menus in a major way. Despite the growth of branded meat replacements, the most popular plant-centric sources of protein will be blends, says Technomic in its Healthy Eating Report, citing the example of brown rice and quinoa combined with mushrooms and black beans.
FALAFEL
Growth 6.9%
Greek Falafel Salad at Scotty’s Brewhouse
JACKFRUIT (pictured)
Growth 11.8%
Smoked Jackfruit Sandwich at Blue Smoke
Source: Technomic Ignite Menu Data