Arizona-based chain Pita Jungle has taken major steps to accommodate conscious eaters.
To start, they’ve added vegan and gluten-free menus featuring their signature dishes altered to meet these dietary restrictions.
Furthermore, their latest update on the Seasonal Kitchen Crafts menu features seven new dishes, three new sides, and seven new protein options, all based on “superfoods.” This particular menu will run through mid-September.
Pita Jungle Seasonal Kitchen Crafts Menu
- Avocado Hummus Tostada – baked corn tortilla, avocado hummus, Tuscan kale and cabbage slaw, avocado, pickled onions, garlic, pico de gallo, jungle damage green sriracha, cumin-yogurt sauce
- Barley & Beluga Lentil Fetoosh Bowl – toasted barley, beluga lentils, Tuscan kale, Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red bell pepper, radish, red and green onions, garlic, fresh jalapeño, fresh mint, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, pomegranate vinaigrette, pita chips
- Veggie-Quinoa Stir Fry with Kimchi – red quinoa, broccoli, carrots , mushrooms, baby spinach, red onions, minced garlic and ginger, cage-free egg, jungle damage green sriracha, kimchi
- Crouching Kale & Hidden Berry Bowl – Tuscan kale, blueberry, pomegranate seeds, carrots, fresh jalapeño, white and red cabbage, red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, fresh mint, toasted almonds, Thai-tahini dressing
- Avocado & Garbanzo Southwest Bowl – avocado, chickpeas, red quinoa, Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, celery, roasted jalapeños, organic blue corn chips, pickled onions, fresh mint and parsley, minced garlic, pumpkin seeds, cumin, herb-honey-apple-cider vinaigrette
- Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich – gluten-free brownie, vanilla ice cream, strawberry, blueberry
- Super Perfect Yogurt Delight – barley, pomegranate seeds, pistachio, blueberry, local AZ honey, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, rose water
Sides
- Lebanese Potato Salad (contains eggs)
- Gingered Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Barley & Beluga Lentils
Protein Add-Ons
- Wood-Fired Norwegian Salmon
- Grilled Marinated All-Natural Chicken Breast
- Mediterranean Meatballs (grass-fed beef)
- Taco Style Ground Beef (grass-fed)
- Organic Baked Marinated Tofu
- Cage-Free Skillet or Boiled Egg
- Baked Falafel
Pita Jungle has locations at 5340 E. Broadway Blvd. and 7090 N. Oracle Rd. #136. For more information, visit pitajungle.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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