2015 Food Trends: Why Smoked Veggies Will Be Your New Food Delivery BFF
Posted by Amelia K. on Friday, December 12th, 2014 with Comments Off on 2015 Food Trends: Why Smoked Veggies Will Be Your New Food Delivery BFF Comments
One of our favorite things to do at the end of the year is closely examine all of the food trend predictions for the upcoming year. And this year certainly doesn’t disappoint – food concepts like 24/7 grocery delivery, the everyday chef, and an expansion of the craft food market are all exciting ways that foodies will be making a big mark on the culinary world in 2015. But one particular trend has us extra enthused: the rise of smoked foods, and more specifically, smoked veggies.
While we saw smoked meats become part of many options presented by restaurants over the last twelve months, that concept will begin to expand as chefs look towards new ingredients as a way to build out fantastic new smoked menu offerings. And since this flavor combo sounds absolutely divine, we wanted to share the options that we are most excited to try – and inspire you to incorporate some smoked veggies into your lunches in 2015, too!
Incorporating smoked veggies into your favorite salads is something you can actually order for lunch delivery today!
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Turkey, Smoked Veggie, and Havarti Panini
One of our favorite lunchtime meals includes grilled paninis with super tasty and unexpected ingredient combos. And we’re sure that this will soon become a hot lunchtime menu item across the board! Together, fresh turkey and deli style Havarti cheese provide a tasty flavor combination that you can certainly find on many of your favorite menus today. But packing on some hot, smoked veggies and a little mango chutney or maybe a pesto aioli, then grilling the whole sandwich to panini perfection sounds like a whole lot of heaven being delivered to the office for lunch. This is a lunchtime treat we can’t wait to try!
Smoked Veggie Salads
Believe it or not, smoked veggie salads are already available for food delivery on some of our favorite menus around town. And the best thing about salads that include the yummy flavor of smoked vegetables is that there’s really no way to go wrong. From asparagus to beets, artichokes to eggplant, it’s a great way to bring some of the less common lunchtime veggies to your midday meal. Add in a light balsamic vinaigrette, some feta cheese, and grilled chicken, and you have the makings for a delicious new lunch option. And since this is a delicious meal you can actually order for delivery today, you don’t have to wait for the chef at your favorite local brasserie to add it to the menu.
Just Smoked Veggies
With all the hype, it can be easy to forget that some of our favorite food trends are actually great dishes on their own. And when it comes to smoked veggies, that’s definitely the truth. Combinations like corn on the cob, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and squash are delicious on the side of your favorite steak, or even instead of french fries or a side salad when you order in a full midday meal. Plus, they’re packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals – which means they’re really healthy options, too. Whenever we can get our hands on a new, flavorful way to include more nutrition into our weekly diet, we’re all ears!
Smoked Veggie Nachos
It sounds a little out there on the foodie spectrum, but we are confident that this is going to be a delicious menu item in 2015 that you absolutely have to try. Nachos are a restaurant mainstay, but that doesn’t mean you can’t switch up your order every now and again. Plus, ordering nachos for lunch on their own isn’t going to keep you full all afternoon. Topping your order with lots of smoked veggies provides a nutritional way to help yourself feel fuller, longer. Not to mention, this is a flavor combo we are super excited to try out!
We Deliver Veggies
When it comes to finding the perfect vegetable-packed lunch for your own midday meal – smoked or not – Waiter.com has the best options for you to choose from. And since we deliver your favorite meals right to your office, you can order from all of your favorite restaurants – no matter where they may be in the city. And when you’re ready to bring this delicious flavor profile to the corporate catering table, we can help you out with our super tasty catering service. In no time, you’ll be bringing the best food trends of 2015 straight to the table at your own office.
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