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Fresh&co introduces NYC's 1st quinoa bar

November 6, 2013

Fresh&co, a New York City-based fast casual concept known for using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, has created a Quinoa Bar — a healthy, warm and nutritious alternative to salads, according to a company press release.

The chain's executive chef, Jeremy Leech, has introduced several chef-designed quinoa bowls, and guests can also create their own bowls featuring an array of vegetables, proteins and sauces.

The base for the bowl is a blend of red and white organic quinoa, an excellent source of complete protein, in addition to a boiled local kale from Satur Farms in Long Island, N.Y., Leech said. The dish can be topped with meat or vegan protein options, including chicken, smoked tofu, Thai-spiced turkey, jumbo shrimp, and the new Beyond Meat chicken, a vegan soy-based protein. Guests are offered the option to add several vegetables and top with an array of sauces, which include sweet chili, soy ginger and chipotle vinaigrette.

Fresh&co chef-designed quinoa bowl options include:

Asian Energy Quinoa Bowl (vegan): Quinoa, smoked tofu, kale, daikon, red bell peppers, edamame, roasted brussel sprouts, and scallions with sweet chili sauce.

Bangkok Quinoa Bowl: Quinoa, Thai-spiced turkey, daikon, napa cabbage, carrots, broccoli, scallions, and cilantro with soy ginger sauce.

Burrito Quinoa Bowl (vegan): Quinoa, roasted corn, tomatoes, kale, red beans, cilantro and tortilla strips with chipotle vinaigrette.

Ginger Seitan Quinoa Bowl (vegan): Quinoa, kale, Kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes and chickpeas with roasted garlic vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl: Quinoa, kale, seitan, white cabbage, carrots, daikon, broccoli, scallions, pickled ginger and cilantro with soy ginger sauce.

In addition to the Quinoa Bar, fresh&co has revealed other seasonal options: sandwiches, side dishes, and salad options like fresh arugula, and kale and rainbow Swiss chard from Satur Farms.

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