Revolution Foods debuts an all-vegetarian menu with four plant-based options, plus new breakfasts, fruits, and snacks.
Revolution Foods, California’s largest K-12 school meal provider, has introduced its first all-vegetarian menu, complete with four fully plant-based vegan meal options. This fall, for the first time, students can opt for a special vegetarian menu, forgoing all meat-based entrees.
Revolutionizing School Lunch
The two-week rotating vegetarian menu offers familiar student favorites like bean and cheese burritos, cheese pizza, and tamales with black beans. New to the lineup are plant-based dishes such as an edamame teriyaki bowl, a bean burrito bowl, marinara pasta, and a taco bowl with a pea-based meat alternative.
Anna Severns, Director of Menus and Nutrition at Revolution Foods, said, “Our ultimate goal is to ensure as many students as possible eat school lunch, including those with dietary restrictions or cultural reasons for avoiding meat. We designed this vegetarian menu to be healthy and less dairy-dominant, with new plant-based proteins replacing meat in familiar dishes kids love.”
More Menu Changes to Keep Students Energized
Revolution Foods isn’t stopping at plant-based meals. This school year, they’ve added even more options to keep students fueled throughout the day. New initiatives include:
- Grill Days to boost participation with backyard BBQ vibes
- Protein-forward hot breakfasts to kickstart the day
- Seasonal fruits like tangerines, watermelon, and blood oranges from local farmers
- Healthy snacks including fruity crisps, roasted chickpeas, and hummus with wheat crackers
In early 2025, spicier meal options will roll out for high school students, ensuring that menus evolve with growing tastes.
Gen Z Pushes for Plant-Based Meals
The push for vegetarian and vegan school meals reflects broader trends. San Francisco Unified students led the charge in requesting more plant-based options, aligning with national research showing that 79% of Gen Z prefers eating meatless meals at least once or twice a week. Since 2019, plant-based school meal programs have grown by 54% in California, with districts from Austin to New York following suit.
Revolution Foods CEO Dominic Engels, said, “We’re excited to adapt our school breakfast and lunch menus to appeal to as many students as possible. Our goal is to serve all kids, and we hope that with these new menu offerings, there’s something for everyone, so no child ever goes hungry at school.”
For more information on Revolution Foods, visit RevolutionFoods.com.
