Reid Torrens NURISH from p 32 vastly different experience from the tiny, sad breakfast bowl that had reminded me of a summer camp serving. The NURISH lunch bowls have depth and thought behind them. In the Mediterranean bowl, gentle tzatziki sauce cooled and complemented tender marinated pieces of chicken. All of the veggies — diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion — tasted fresh. And the cauliflower rice was plentiful, a soft bed of clean whole grains without any fuss. The combination of proteins, vegetables, and cauliflower rice was perfectly balanced — some- thing the couple say they had focused on when creating their menu. The Southwest bowl, a medley of riced cauliflower, chicken, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing, was flavorful and the rice guilt-free. Other options include the pesto farm bowl, with freshly sliced zucchini pasta, chicken, roasted broccoli, tomatoes, and a sprinkling of Parmesan. And for those who want to spice it up, the food truck offers the spicy stir-fry of the banh mi bowl. Here, the cauliflower rice is blended with brown and topped with chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot (yum) and jala- peño, then sprinkled with green onion and drizzled in what the menu calls “banh mi sauce” and spicy lime mayo. The blend of exotic and clean ingredients is what keeps these lunch bowls exciting. You feel like you’re taking care of yourself, but there’s also something addictive about that chicken. For being so new, NURISH food truck Allison Cripe Top: NURISH Fresh Eats serves plant- based lunch bowls Monday through Friday in Tempe. Above: One of NURISH’s bowls. really has its branding and its lunch menu figured out. “The truck space is perfect for us right now,” Vangieson says. “We operate from the same spot serving lunch so we can be there for the community as a healthy option. With our customers, we can get their feedback right away, and sometimes people have suggestions.” Our suggestion is that we could do without the breakfast. But we’ll be back for those lunch bowls and a refreshing iced tea. Find NURISH Fresh Eats food truck at 2013 East Cedar Street in Tempe from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn more at nurishfresheats.com. 35 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES MARCH 24TH– MARCH 30TH, 2022
