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 present.
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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- Meatless Chicken Specials (Vegan)
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- Meatless Nashville Hot’wich
- Meatless Buffalo Hot’Wich
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- Vegetarian - Meatless Classic’wich
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- The Coop can be Vegetarian
- Swap the Chicken for the Meatless Chicken
- Remove the Bacon Bits. Ask for more Green Scallions.
- Meatless Chicken Specials (Vegan)
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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