Carnegie Mellon University
Fruits and Veggies

Enjoy your fruits and veggies!

Fruits and veggies are packed with nutrients that promote good health. Add a variety of colorful fruits and veggies to your meals and snacks for a little crunch, a pop of color, and extra fullness!

MyPlate Healthy Snacking Tip Sheet

Zoodles

Zoodles, or spiralized zucchini noodles, are a fun way to get more veggies on your plate!

Add a twist to cold salads by spiralizing vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper. Spiralized vegetables like butternut squash, sweet potato, beet, and parsnip are best served in cooked dishes.

Learn how to zoodle

Vegan

Want to go incorporate more plant-based foods but don't know where to start?

Plants play an important role in cultural foods from all around the globe. Dishes like falafel, tofu stir-fry, or black bean enchiladas are flavorful dishes that are filling and put plants at the center of your plate!

Enjoy Vegetarian Meals

Tomato Lover

Eat a variety of red and orange vegetables each week to support health! Choose tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and pumpkin to up your intake of red and orange vegetables, which are good sources of beta-carotene, potassium, and unique phytonutrients that have a protective effect on our bodies.

MyPlate Vary Your Veggie Routine

Rescued Fruits and Veggies

Did you know that 40% of all food produced gets wasted? 

412 Food Rescue redirects fresh, healthy food from going to landfills to serving those are food insecure and Carnegie Mellon University Dining Services is proud to partner with them. Visit 412 Food Rescue to learn more about how you can help reduce food waste.


Nuts and Seeds

In the U.S., animal sources account for as much as 85% of the protein we eat. But we can get the same protein from plant-based choices!

When you reach for plant protein choices - beans, peas, and other legumes, nuts and nut butters, seeds, and soy foods - remember that whole grains, vegetables, and fruits can also make meaningful contributions to your daily protein intake. 

MyPlate Vary Your Protein Routine


Nourish Your Body & Fuel Your Busy Life!

We believe that fresh, nutritious food is an integral part of the health and wellness of our campus community.  We aim to make eating well easy and delicious, by offering a variety of creatively prepared meals that emphasize fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and lean proteins, as well as eateries dedicated to serving vegan and vegetarian meals and foods that are free from gluten and the top eight major allergens.

Dining Services is a key partner in Carnegie Mellon University’s campus-wide approach to creating a healthier environment for students, faculty, and staff.  In addition to creating menus with food choices that optimize the health of our diverse community, we are committed to integrating food and nutrition education into the student experience through interactive wellness events, farmer’s markets, food demonstrations, cooking classes, lectures, and our website and social sites. 

Vegetarian - Vegan - Halal Dining

Vegan & Vegetarian

Most dining locations offer vegan and vegetarian options but the following locations specialize:

COHON CENTER

Nourish
Cohon Center, 2nd floor
Allergen-friendly kitchen with a number of vegan offerings. Nourish grab-and-go options available in the Entropy+ convenience store.

RESNIK FOOD HALL

Tahini
Resnik House, Tartans Pavilion

Fresh Mediterranean, Vaad-certified kosher cuisine including pita sandwiches; couscous and hummus bowls; freshly prepared salads and sides; and a wide variety of plant-based vegan options. Now certified Halal!

The Edge
Resnik House, Tartans Pavilion

Elegant Edge, operator of Tahini, has opened a Vaad-certified kosher dairy café in Tartans Pavilion, featuring bagels with lox, cream cheese, and other toppings, sweet pastries, savory bourekas, fresh pizzas, hot entrees, and a selection of grab-and-go items. Aside from lox, this menu is meatless!

Taste of india
Resnik House, Resnik Food Hall
Taste of India offers delicious Indian cuisine, including a rotating daily menu of traditional vegetarian favorites like chana masala, palak paneer, and rajma served with rice and house-made naan. Now certified Halal!

 

Halal

LEARN ABOUT RAMADAN MEALS

COHON CENTER

  • Scotty's Market Offers a wide selection of fresh produce, Halal meat and conventional international groceries, as well as 100% Halal grilled items including beef and lamb gyros, chicken shawarma, falafel, curries, rice dishes, salads, wraps, sides, and a hot breakfast. 
  • TRUE BURGERHalal beef burgers are available upon request. When requested, Halal burgers will be cooked on a dedicated cooking surface. 
  • El Gallo de OroAuthentic Mexican cuisine – burritos and burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads – made with 100% Halal chicken, beef and rotating Halal meat specials
  • gRANOCreate your pasta dish by combining the day’s pasta selections, sauce, vegetables and Halal chicken meatballs.

RESNIK FOOD HALL
  • URBAN REVOLUTIONHalal chicken is available upon request at this Grubhub-only location. When requested, Halal chicken will be cooked on a dedicated cooking surface.
  • tahini by elegant edgeFresh Mediterranean, Vaad-certified kosher cuisine including pita sandwiches; couscous and hummus bowls; freshly prepared salads and sides; and a wide variety of plant-based vegan options. Now certified Halal!

  • THE EDGE CAFEElegant Edge, operator of Tahini, has opened a Vaad-certified kosher dairy café in Tartans Pavilion, featuring bagels with lox, cream cheese, and other toppings, sweet pastries, savory bourekas, fresh pizzas, hot entrees, and a selection of grab-and-go items. Now certified Halal!

  • Taste of indiaTaste of India offers delicious Indian cuisine, including a rotating daily menu of traditional vegetarian favorites like chana masala, palak paneer, and rajma served with rice and house-made naan. Now certified Halal!

Vaad-Certified Kosher Dining

At Carnegie Mellon University, kosher dining is synonymous with fresh, local, and delicious! With two Vaad-certified kosher dining concepts under one roof, Tahini, and The Edge support our campus and surrounding Jewish communities with options everyone can enjoy.

TAHINI BY ELEGANT EDGE
Tartans Pavilion, Resnik House

Fresh Mediterranean, Vaad-certified kosher cuisine including pita sandwiches; couscous and hummus bowls; freshly prepared salads and sides; and a wide variety of plant-based vegan options. Now certified Halal!

THE EDGE CAFE
Tartans Pavilion, Resnik House

Elegant Edge, operator of Tahini, has opened a Vaad-certified kosher dairy café in Tartans Pavilion, featuring bagels with lox, cream cheese, and other toppings, sweet pastries, savory bourekas, fresh pizzas, hot entrees, and a selection of grab-and-go items. Now certified Halal!

ZEBRA LOUNGE 
College of Fine Arts, First Floor

A trendy coffeehouse, Zebra Lounge offers a diverse selection of treats and locally roasted Mechanic Coffee. Enjoy freshly baked pastries prepared on-site, a variety of Vaad-certified Manna sandwiches, sushi, salads, and an array of snacks.