All recipes entered in the contest must contain peanuts. | Photo: Shutterstock.
Foodworks, Compass Group’s national restaurant incubator, has launched its first global street food competition. The incubator is working with the National Peanut Board, the U.S. Dried Pea and Lentil Council, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, and the Mushroom Council to make this happen.
The contest started in March by the National Peanut Board and will run through May 31st.
“The National Peanut Board is proud to partner with FoodWorks to host the inaugural World Street Food Competition. Peanuts are loved,” said Lauren Highfill Williams, director of communications for the National Peanut Board, in a statement. “Peanuts are not only a nutritious and sustainable plant-based cooking option. By supporting this competition, we are encouraging innovation and culinary excellence while promoting the use of peanuts.” We look forward to seeing how chefs across the country are incorporating peanuts into their plant-based cuisines.” motivates you to embark on a quest. ”
This contest is open only to Foodworks Partners. To participate, partners must create and present a plant-forward recipe that incorporates peanuts, the only nut allowed in the recipe. Additionally, all recipes must be made with at least 51% plant-based ingredients.
The Foodworks Recipe Committee will recreate and rate each recipe to determine the winner based on creativity, taste, and presentation. The top four recipes will be chosen as winners. Prizes range from $500 to $2,500. The first place winner will also receive entry to the Grand Champion Award and her two passes to the Culinary Institute of America’s Menus of Change Summit.
