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11. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Plant-Based Comfort Options

Plant-based items have moved from novelty to mainstay on many food-truck menus. Trucks produce satisfying vegan and vegetarian dishes using techniques that boost texture and flavor—smoking vegetables, frying tofu for crispness, or stewing jackfruit until it flakes like pulled pork. Paneer tikka wraps, jackfruit tacos, and tofu banh mi offer strong flavors and satisfying mouthfeel that can rival meaty counterparts. Chefs also lean on umami-rich ingredients—miso, mushroom caramel, smoked salts—to deliver depth. If you’re not a vegetarian but want to try a plant-based option, pick a dish that’s treated with the same care as meat items: properly seasoned, thoughtfully sauced, and texturally complex. For those with allergies, many trucks can omit dairy or swap sauces; it helps to ask about cross-contamination if you have a severe allergy. Plant-forward trucks often attract both herbivores and omnivores, which is proof that these items are more than a trend.