Kale has been in the spotlight as a better-for-you green for some time. But as more consumers move veggies to the center of the plate, shifting the balance away from meat-heavy meals, they are looking for variety and exploring less well-known options.
NOPAL
Growth 3.6%
Grilled Chicken Tacos with nopales salad at Besito Mexican
YUCA (pictured)
Growth 4.4%
Crispy Yuca at Rock Center Cafe
OKRA
Growth 0.6%
Fried Okra at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
BROCCOLI RAAB
Growth 2.7%
Bisceglie at Bice Ristorante
Source: Technomic Ignite Menu Data