<p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/vegetarian_500_v3.png" alt="IMAGES - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Technomic’s MenuMonitor database reports a 22 percent increase in vegetarian menu items from the January-March 2012 to the January-March 2013 time periods. Veggie-friendly options have been featured within various chain menus over the past twelve months including Noodles & Company, Ram Restaurant and Brewery and Burger King.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/more-vegetables-ins-rests-banner.jpg" alt="MORE MEMORIAL DAY IMAGES" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">This spring, Noodles & Company has introduced a limited-time asparagus friendly menu which features the nutritious greens in appetizers, snack options as well as main entrée options. The company has not only put an emphasis on a wider range of vegetables in their selection, but seasonal produce specifically in order to create a fresh eating experience.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">In order to accommodate the growing vegetarian population, Ram Restaurants & Brewery now offers such items like its Three Vegetarians Walk Into a Bar sliders. The traditional American pub far chain creates their meatless alternative with radish sprouts, sliced red onions, zucchini, red bell peppers and garlic mayonnaise. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><img class="small-cropped-image" src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacySmallCroppedImages/burger_king_veggie_burger_400.jpg" alt="IMAGES - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND" />Burger King has also jumped on board the produce friendly band wagon with a burger featuring MorningStar Farms Garden Veggie Patty. The veggie burger includes fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, ketchup and mayonnaise served on a toasted seasame-seed bun. Amidst a largely beef-centered menu, this veggie burger provides a tasty and health-conscious alternative for vegetarian consumers. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://blogs.technomic.com/veggies-becoming-bigger-players-on-restaurant-menus/#.UZ0r2rWsiSp">Technomic</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
