The food and nutrition team at Emory University Hospital is placing an intentional spotlight on healthful, plant-based meals in 2024. Called the “Plant-Powered Menu,” the team has launched a test menu at Asbury Café, which is located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
Rotating meal options through Feb. 16 will include:
- Southwest bean burgers with guacamole and salsa
- General Tso’s tofu
- Mushroom bourguignon with celery root mash
- Jackfruit tacos with pineapple salsa and cashew crema
- Plant-based chorizo nachos supreme
- Eggplant meatballs and spaghetti
- And other flavorful offerings.
Emory Healthcare’s assistant director of culinary services Mike Bacha and executive chef Brad Mess have been refining recipes based on hospital“classics” while also being inspired by recent trends and local food-sourcing businesses.