As we are driving home from Veggie Grill at Irvine Spectrum, my son interrupts a conversation I am having with a friend detailing our meal. “Wait…the Chicken Nuggets weren’t REAL?” We have been visiting the plant-based, fast-casual restaurant since my son was a toddler, so I assumed that at some point we had discussed the fact that the entire menu is vegan. Apparently, that fact got lost in translation, and for years my kids thought they were eating meat-rich meals…a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to providing healthy, plant-based food that looks and tastes as good as meat-based dishes. Veggie Grill just launched their new summer menu, which re-imagines classic dishes and inventive ways to use vegetables.
Veggie Grill
I happened upon Veggie Grill during that stent in my life when I was committed to following a strict vegan diet. Eliminating all animal-based foods from my diet was daunting, so I appreciated the fact that I could walk into my local Veggie Grill and order anything off the plant-based menu. While I slowly re-introduced fish, dairy, and eggs back into my diet, I still enjoy frequenting our local restaurant because the dishes are absolutely delightful. I have dined with meat-loving friends who thoroughly enjoyed the dishes at Veggie Grill.
Veggie Grill’s plant-based menu includes items prepared with vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts. The ingredients they use are fresh and seasonal, inspiring guests to live and feel better about the food they are eating. I also appreciate the fact that I can enjoy a fresh salad or a juicy “burger,” depending on what I am craving.
Summer Menu at Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill’s diverse summer menu features seasonal ingredients like purple potatoes and grilled sweet corn. The flavors are as diverse as the dishes on the menu, inspired by Mexico, the Philippines, and all-American classics.
- Chargrilled Street Corn Bowl: This delightful side features organic (when available) grilled sweet corn, chipotle mayo, veggie parmesan, Mexico city spices, cilantro, and fresh lime.
- Avocado + Bruschetta Toast: Veggie Grill’s take on the popular trend includes grilled sourdough bread, avocado, tomato, basil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Summer Artichoke Flatbread: This light yet hearty dish features grilled flatbread, artichoke spread, crispy artichoke, grape tomatoes, radish, vegan bacon, and arugula.
- All Day Breakfast Burrito: The restaurant’s first breakfast item will feature Just Egg, a cholesterol-free, protein-packed, plant-based offering that is healthier and more sustainable than conventional chicken eggs. The all-day burrito includes scrambled Just egg, vegan chorizo, home fries, black beans, and cheddar ‘cheese.’ The burrito is fire-roasted on a toasted flour tortilla served with tortilla chips.
- Summer Celebration Salad: This colorful salad can be served with bbq grilled chickin’ or tofu and features purple potato salad, a summer quinoa blend, fire-roasted corn and tomato salad which is served over a mix of baby lettuces and topped with yogurt ranch dressing.
- Filipino Chickin’ Adobo Bowl: Braised chickin’ adobo is served with cilantro brown rice, Chinese long beans with goji berries, roasted tomatoes, pickled cucumber, and shishito peppers.
- Spicy Sicilian Sausage Sandwich: Beyond Italian Sausage is served on an Italian roll with a spicy pomodoro sauce and garlic parmesan crispy fries.
- Steakhouse Burger: A Beyond burger is served with vegan provolone ‘cheese’, steakhouse sauce, vegan bacon, tomato, iceberg lettuce, blue ‘cheese’ dressing, and cracked pepper on top of a brioche bun. Crispy fries complement this dish.
- Strawberry Dream Cake
Veggie Grill currently has 28 locations on the West Coast including 25 in California. For additional information, visit VeggieGrill.com.
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Super high sodium 😔