Fried onions? Bourbon butter? 9 Taunton-area eateries where veggies are a treat
Eat your vegetables.
We’ve all been hearing that advice all of our lives, and for good reason.
Vegetables are part of a well-balanced diet, and essential to getting good nourishment.
As it turns out, there is an entire day in June to celebrate these nutrition essentials.
June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Appropriately, it falls during what is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month.
Vegetables don’t have to be, and shouldn’t be, a chore. They’re versatile and pack a huge punch of flavor, plus they’ll take almost any seasoning you throw at them. Eating well can be delicious, especially when you get your veggies.
We’ve put together a list of some restaurants from around the Taunton area where you can enjoy your vegetables every which way, from powerhouse salads, to sandwiches, to special treats like pizza or deep-fried goodies.
Just be sure to eat your vegetables.
Torched Kitchen & Bar, Taunton
15 School St.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 11 p.m.; Closed Monday
Veg out: The 00 Buckshot Bombs are probably a little different from how you might usually eat your pearl onions. These are are lightly battered and fried until golden brown, and served with chipotle aioli.
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Dough Licious Pizza, Berkley
539 Berkley St.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Veg out: Get a little green with your pizza with The Garden Patch. It’s got pizza sauce, raspberry vinaigrette, onions, green peppers, spinach, olive oil, a sprinkle of three-blend cheese, and basil.
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Sol de Mexico, Taunton
1013 County St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 10 p.m.
Veg out: They have a range of vegetarian options. Start off with the flavorful Mexican street corn, and for an entree, how about the sincronizada vegetariana? It’s a grilled tortilla sandwich, stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, cheese, onions, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and jalapeño peppers, served with white rice.
Barrels & Boards, Raynham
1285 Broadway
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, from noon to 11 p.m.
Veg out: How about some soba? There’s the Korean soba noodle stir fry, with purple cabbage, shredded carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms, Korean-style soy glaze, sesame seeds, and scallions.
La Familia, Taunton
41 Winthrop St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Veg out: Try the eggplant stack. It’s on the appetizer menu, but a person could make a meal of it. It’s a stack of pan-fried eggplant, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and baked with homemade marinara sauce.
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The Charred Oak Tavern, Middleboro
57 Center St.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday
Veg out: The Chef’s Vegan Special is packed with flavor. Assorted vegetables are sautéed with garlic spices, topped with pan-seared tofu, and finished with a plant-based sweet bourbon butter and balsamic glaze. This is just one of the options on Charred Oak Tavern’s Specialty Eats section of the menu, which features a refreshing array of vegan options.
Home Plate Bay Street Grill, Taunton
1094 Bay St.
Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Veg out: Go for the Home Plate Super Salad. This one’s loaded with goodness: quinoa, spinach, baby kale, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, craisins, red onions, carrots, red peppers, toasted sunflower seeds and avocado, served with miso dressing.
Malis, Raynham
1550 New State Hwy, Unit 3
Hours: Thursday, from 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 8:30 p.m.; Closed Monday to Wednesday
Veg out: Malis' twist on Asian street food absolutely includes the veggies on their menu. Try the Cambodian street corn, charred on the cob and finished with scallions and creamy coconut sauce. Or try the Nom Pang street sandwich, which you can order with tofu as the protein. It’s served on a French baguette, with cucumber, and topped with thickened soybean sauce.
The Cabin, Middleboro
114 E. Grove St.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday
Veg out: Can’t go wrong with a veggie burger that is actually made with veggies. The Cabin’s Veggie Ranch Burger is made with quinoa and sweet potato, grilled, and topped with lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing, and your choice of cheese. You can also substitute the veggie burger for any of the burgers on their menu. Gluten free buns are also available for any burger. Burgers are served with fries or The Cabin’s famous house-made chips, coleslaw, and pickles.
Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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