Plant-Based Options at Stony Brook University
Updated December 6, 2023
Always ask a manager if you have any questions about recipes, products or ingredients!
Use the Nutrislice app to find vegan and vegetarian options by applying a filter to view the options at all dining locations.
The digital monitors and digital labels at the dining locations also have the icons
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Items are available while supplies last and product availability may change.
East Side and West Side Dine-In
- Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon.
- Cold Cereal with Soy Milk, Oat Milk, Almond Milk (East Side dine-in only).
- Tofu Scramble available daily for breakfast
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- Rooted (West Side Dine-In)- Two week menu cycle and station dedicated completely Vegan recipes called Rooted at East Side and West Side dine-in.
- Sides at the International Market/Chef’s Table have Vegan options.
- Grilled tofu is available upon request.
- Grill - Vegan burgers, eggplant sandwiches, etc. on a rotating menu.
- Vegan cheese is always available on the side salad protein bar at East Side Dining. Available upon request at West Side dine-in.
- Build a salad using the Vegan cheese.
- Use it as a topping on a burger.
- Bring it to a deli employee and ask to add it to your Vegan wrap.
- Have a Vegan recipe that you want at Rooted? Send them to: Laura.Martorano@stonybrook.edu
Market at West Side and Emporium Market
- Black Bean Burrito with Brown Rice
- Sesame Grill, Tofu, Lettuce, Tomato On Wheat Bread
Student Activities Center (SAC)
At least 1-2 options are Vegan on a daily basis
Vegan Bowls to look for:
- Chickpea Falafel Bowl with Red Pepper Tahini Hummus, Mesclun Mix, Olives, Sesame Seeds, Pickled Avocado, Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing
- Teriyaki Cauliflower Bowl with Cauliflower, Coconut Milk, Jasmine Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Edamame, Spinach, Sesame Seeds, Teriyaki Sauce.
- Jerk Tofu Vegan Bowl with Jerk Tofu, Rice And Peas, Sweet Plantains, Pickled Peppers, Coconut-Curry Sauce
- Mushroom Veggie Bowl - Roasted Mushrooms, Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Olive Oil, Broccoli, Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice, Chickpea, Avocado Salsa, Sriracha
Build Your Own sandwich or wrap with:
- Glazed Vegetables
- Chickpea “Tuna” sandwich
- Hummus sandwich and wrap
- Penne with Marinara Sauce
located next to Kickin' Chickin
- Garden Burger is Vegetarian, ask for a Vegan Burger
Vegetarian options:
- Grilled Vegetable and Monterey Cheese Melt
- Classic American, Swiss, Pepper Jack Melt
- Customize the melts by removing any of the animal proteins
- Example 1: Smoked Turkey, Brie, Mozzarella Cheese and Fig Jam melt - becomes Brie, Mozzarella Cheese and Fig jam melt.
- Example 2: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Melt - becomes fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Melt
- Cubed tofu
- Brown Rice
- Vegetables
Ask a manager if you want any of these items to be prepared separately using the purple allergen kits.
Build Your Own Noodle Bowl with these ingredients:
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- Vegetable broth
- Vegetables Mushrooms, Carrots, Broccoli, Bok Choy
- Noodles: Soba Noodles, Pho Noodles
- Lo Mein - contains Egg (Vegetarian)
- Add Protein - Tofu
- Sauce: Sriracha, Soy, Teriyaki
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Craft Smoothies:
- Can be made with Oat Milk if it is not listed already
- Already Made with Oat Milk and Vegan
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- Super Green Detox - Spinach, Kale, Mango, Pineapple, Ginger, Agave Nectar
- Choco-Nut Smoothie - Oat Milk, Peanut Butter, Banana, Cocoa Powder, Agave Nectar
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Açaí Bowls:
- Remove the Oats and Honey Granola and Honey drizzle
- Create Your Own Açaí Bowl with these Vegan ingredients
Craft Salads:
- Create Your Own Craft Salad with Vegan ingredients
Roth
- Meatless Malibu Single Burger
- Add Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato for toppings
- Beyond Burger (#7)
- You can also ask for side garden salad instead of fries.
- Meatless Malibu Single Burger
- Create your own Subway sandwich with plant-based ingredients (cucumber, Vegan patty, vegetable toppings etc.)
Build your own pasta with these ingredients:
- Pasta
- Vegetables: sun dried tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, broccoli florets, peas
- Sauce: marinara sauce or vegetable broth
- Add Vegan meatballs for additional protein
Jasmine
- Vegetarian and Vegan combo meals
- White Rice and Mixed Vegetables
- Seasoned Tofu, Rice and Mixed Vegetables combo meals
- SushiDo - Bowls can be made with tofu and rolls can be made with avocado, vegetables, etc.
- Hibachi Vegetables and Rice only without Egg. Soy sauce base.
East Side Dining Retail
Build Your Own Burrito with either of the following:
- Beyond Chilli Beef + Rice + Bean and toppings of choice.
- Rice + Beans only with toppings of choice.
- Beans only with vegetable toppings of choice.
- Sautéed Vegetables + Toppings of choice
- Extra Additions
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa (adds 2 grams Protein)
- Guacamole (adds Monounsaturated Fats and 1 gram Protein)
- Extra Additions
Build your own Taco:
- Beyond Chilli Beef + Rice + Bean and toppings of choice.
- Rice + Beans only with toppings of choice.
- Beans only with vegetable toppings of choice.
- Sautéed Vegetables + Toppings of choice
- Extra Additions:
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa (adds 2 grams Protein)
- Guacamole (adds Monounsaturated Fats and 1 gram Protein)
- Extra Additions:
Build your own Burrito Bowl:
- Beyond Chilli Beef + Rice + Bean and toppings of choice.
- Rice + Beans only with toppings of choice.
- Beans only with vegetable toppings of choice.
- Sautéed Vegetables + toppings of choice
- Extra Additions:
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa (adds 2 grams Protein)
- Guacamole (adds Monounsaturated Fats and 1 gram Protein)
- Extra Additions:
Vegetarian/Plant-Based:
- Vegan Beef Quesadilla
- Cheese Quesadilla
- Vegan Beef Nachos
- Cheese Nachos
- Add sautéed vegetables, onions and other vegetable toppings for customization
- Add a side of Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Black Beans or Ranchero Beans for an additional
source of protein. Adds (2-5 grams of Protein)
- Add a side of Rice to your Beans to embrace the complementary proteins (adds an additional 6 grams of Protein).
- Vegan Beef Nachos
- Cheese Nachos
Chips, Salsa, Rice and Beans:
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- Create your complementary* protein combo
*Complementary proteins ensure that you get the essential amino acids you need when eating plant-based meals as it brings out all 20 amino acids.
Build Your Own Chickpea Falafel Platter, Pita or Salad:
- Our Chickpea Falafels are made fresh and available to be placed on a platter, pita or salad.
Build Your Own Hummus Platter, Pita or Salad:
- Add Hummus as your main protein source
Vegetarian/Plant-Based:
- Baba Ganoush - Eggplant, Sesame Tahini Paste, Greek Yogurt and Pine Nuts, which are
all extremely protein-dense.
- Add or swap the hummus for the Baba Ganoush
Top Your Chickpea Falafel and/or Hummus Pita, Platter, Salad with these ingredients to add extra protein:
- Tabbouleh Salad
- White Bean Salad
- Tahini Sauce
- Vegetarian Options - Tzatziki Sauce and/or White Sauce
Vegetarian/Plant-based:
- Rasta Pasta
- Vegetable Patty
- Mac & Cheese
Vegan:
- Rice and Peas with Coconut Milk
- Fried Plantains
Glatt Kosher (does not contain dairy)
Breakfast All Day:
- Avocado Toast - Can be customized to be without egg
Signature Superfoods Bowls:
- Vegetarian/Plant-based due to the Honey in the Dressing
- Veggie Superfood Bowl with Toasted Almonds - comes with brown rice, avocado, mandarin oranges, almonds, beets, onions, green beans, honey lime dressing
Made to Order Grill:
- Falafel Pita with Couscous and Tahini
- California Veggie Slider
- Create a Customized Order for
- Grilled Vegetable Wrap
- Falafel Wrap
- Vegan Grilled Cheese
Grab & Go:
- Vegetable Wraps
Plant-Based "Chicken" Wings:
- Choice of Sauce:
- Carolina BBQ Sauce
- Korean-Style BBQ Sauce
- Sweet Soy Sesame BBQ Sauce
- Curry Sauce
- BBQ Jerk
- Zatar Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Sesame
- Choice of Sauce:
Peet's
Breakfast Sandwiches & Specials:
- Avocado Toast with Toasted Chickpeas
- Chickpea “Tuna” Bagel Sandwich
- Avocado BLT (without the Bacon) on a Bagel
- Bagel with Avocado
- Oatmeal cup
Milk Options for Beverages:
- Almond Milk
- Oat Milk
- Soy Milk
SBU Eats Food Trucks
- Chapata Nachos (contains Greek yogurt in sauce, ask for sauce to be removed)
- Angry Bird Beyond Burger, request to have cheese removed.
Plant-Based “Chicken” Wings
Choice of sauce:
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- Carolina BBQ Sauce
- Korean-Style BBQ Sauce
- Sweet Soy Sesame BBQ Sauce
- Curry Sauce
- BBQ Jerk
- Zatar Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper Sesame
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