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Moe's Southwest Grill to offer whole grain tortillas

January 14, 2010

Moe's Sounthwest Grill is offering new whole grain tortillas to its guests seeking a healthier alternative.

Available for quesadillas, burritos, junior burritos and salad bowls, the whole grain tortilla feature nutrients including antioxidants, B vitamins, fiber, healthy fats and proteins.

"We tested a variety of tortillas, but decided on whole grain because of the great taste and nutritional benefits," Dan Barash, director of R&D for Moe's Southwest Grill, said in a news release. "Whole grains provide the rich balance of nutrients that are found in the original grain seed."

The whole grain tortilla joins a variety of unique menu ingredients such as tofu, grilled vegetables, chopped cucumber, fresh jalapenos, house-made guacamole and pico de gallo.

"At Moe's we follow the necessary guidelines for vegetarians, such as cooking our veggies on a separate grill and serving cheese and sour cream that is free of gelatin and animal rennet," Barash said. "The population living the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle is growing, as is the population of people looking for healthy options at chain restaurants. The whole grain tortilla takes our healthy offerings to the next level."