Discover the Flavors of the Mediterranean with New Entrée and Hummus Offerings at Zoës Kitchen

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Zoës Kitchen ZOES, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, made-from-scratch Mediterranean dishes, today introduced new menu options, including a Mediterranean Chicken entrée and two new hummus offerings: Basil Pesto Hummus and Red Pepper Hummus. To complement these new hummus flavors, Zoës Kitchen is also offering a new Hummus Trio appetizer, which provides guests a sampling of the two new flavors together with Zoës signature classic hummus. These new menu options are now available at all Zoës Kitchen restaurants nationwide.

The Mediterranean Chicken dinner features lean, grilled chicken breast, marinated with Zoës Kitchen "Spice of Life," lemon juice, and garlic, topped with caramelized onions, and balanced with a side of Greek salad and rosemary white beans. Whether guests are dining in or taking out, this entrée is a flavorful, wholesome meal for lunch or dinner.

All of Zoës Kitchen hummus is made from scratch in the restaurant daily with only fresh ingredients, including chickpeas, tahini, virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and spices. The Basil Pesto Hummus is bright, flavorful and nut free, infused and topped with a made-from-scratch basil pesto prepared with fresh basil, spinach, chopped garlic and parmesan cheese. The Red Pepper Hummus is a delicious, zesty version of the classic hummus available at Zoës Kitchen with a variety of additional spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper, mixed with roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Guests can also choose a Hummus Trio to try a sampling of all hummus varieties including classic hummus, Basil Pesto, and Red Pepper – a perfect option to complement any entrée and ideal for sharing. Zoës Kitchen hummus is served with pita bread, pita chips or sliced cucumbers for a gluten free option. All of the new menu items are also available on Zoës Kitchen catering menu.

"Zoës Kitchen takes pride in serving wholesome Mediterranean dishes that celebrate fresh ingredients and made from scratch meals, so we are excited for our guests to try these new additions prepared in a real, traditional way of cooking," said Kevin Miles, President and Chief Executive Officer for Zoës Kitchen. "We make each of our menu items from scratch every day in our restaurants and our newest additions are no exception. Our Mediterranean Chicken dish is made with lean chicken that is marinated in-house and our hummus dishes are made each morning with only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients. Our unique approach brings guests delicious, balanced meal options and allows them to embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle."

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About Zoës Kitchen

Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen ZOES is a fast casual restaurant concept serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with Southern hospitality. With 137 locations in 15 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen aims to deliver goodness to its guests by providing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals, inspired by family recipes, and made from scratch daily. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, www.facebook.com/ZoesKitchen or twitter.com/ZoesKitchen.

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