Good food that does good.
Every purchase of Zest helps feed our community.
Zest is Feed Louisville's line of chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals made with fresh, intentionally sourced ingredients. Every meal is created by our culinary team using the same high standards for quality, flavor, and nutrition that guide everything we do.
While Zest is part of Feed Louisville, it operates as its own culinary program with a dedicated purchasing process. We use fresh ingredients selected specifically for each recipe, allowing us to create consistently delicious meals while generating revenue that supports our broader mission.
When you purchase Zest, you're helping make it possible for Feed Louisville to rescue surplus food, prepare nutritious meals, and expand access to healthy food throughout our community.
Box Lunch Catering
Need lunch for a meeting, training, or special event? Zest now offers fresh, individually packaged box lunches that are perfect for groups of all sizes.
Each box lunch is prepared by our culinary team using fresh, high-quality ingredients and includes everything needed for an easy, delicious meal.
Whether you're feeding a team at the office or hosting a community gathering, your order helps support Feed Louisville's mission to build a healthier, more food-secure community.
To order, email us at [email protected].
Every purchase of Zest helps feed our community.
Zest is Feed Louisville's line of chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals made with fresh, intentionally sourced ingredients. Every meal is created by our culinary team using the same high standards for quality, flavor, and nutrition that guide everything we do.
While Zest is part of Feed Louisville, it operates as its own culinary program with a dedicated purchasing process. We use fresh ingredients selected specifically for each recipe, allowing us to create consistently delicious meals while generating revenue that supports our broader mission.
When you purchase Zest, you're helping make it possible for Feed Louisville to rescue surplus food, prepare nutritious meals, and expand access to healthy food throughout our community.
Box Lunch Catering
Need lunch for a meeting, training, or special event? Zest now offers fresh, individually packaged box lunches that are perfect for groups of all sizes.
Each box lunch is prepared by our culinary team using fresh, high-quality ingredients and includes everything needed for an easy, delicious meal.
Whether you're feeding a team at the office or hosting a community gathering, your order helps support Feed Louisville's mission to build a healthier, more food-secure community.
To order, email us at [email protected].
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OUR PRODUCTS
satay noodles
Ingredients: peanut sauce (peanuts, sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, tamarind, sea salt), gluten free spaghetti (brown rice flour, corn flour), green & purple cabbage, carrots, daikon radish, cucumber, red bell peppers, green onions, chickpea "tofu" (chickpea flour, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sea salt)
Nutrients: 542.1 calories, 28.8g fat (4.4g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 729.5mg sodium, 58g carbohydrates, 9.5g fiber,
14g sugars, 17.4g protein
V, GF, SF
*contains sesame & peanuts
Ingredients: peanut sauce (peanuts, sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, tamarind, sea salt), gluten free spaghetti (brown rice flour, corn flour), green & purple cabbage, carrots, daikon radish, cucumber, red bell peppers, green onions, chickpea "tofu" (chickpea flour, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sea salt)
Nutrients: 542.1 calories, 28.8g fat (4.4g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 729.5mg sodium, 58g carbohydrates, 9.5g fiber,
14g sugars, 17.4g protein
V, GF, SF
*contains sesame & peanuts
italian chopped
Ingredients: green cabbage, red onion, red bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, tomato, lettuce, artichoke hearts, dried apricot, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, chili flakes, sea salt
Nutrients: 272 calories, 12.2g fat (1.7g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 487.8mg sodium, 34.1g carbohydrates, 9.4g fiber,
11.5g sugars, 8.2g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
Ingredients: green cabbage, red onion, red bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, tomato, lettuce, artichoke hearts, dried apricot, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, chili flakes, sea salt
Nutrients: 272 calories, 12.2g fat (1.7g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 487.8mg sodium, 34.1g carbohydrates, 9.4g fiber,
11.5g sugars, 8.2g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
late harvest
Ingredients: kale, wild rice, beets, winter squash (butternut, kabocha, delicata), white beans, yellow onion, garlic, sage, orange, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, avocado oil, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, dried cranberry, pepitas, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt
Nutrients: 363.9 calories, 14.2g fat (2g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 484.4mg sodium, 53.7g carbohydrates, 8.1g fiber, 14.9g sugars, 9.6g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
*contains sesame
Ingredients: kale, wild rice, beets, winter squash (butternut, kabocha, delicata), white beans, yellow onion, garlic, sage, orange, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, avocado oil, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, dried cranberry, pepitas, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt
Nutrients: 363.9 calories, 14.2g fat (2g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 484.4mg sodium, 53.7g carbohydrates, 8.1g fiber, 14.9g sugars, 9.6g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
*contains sesame
oumi bowl
Ingredients: carrots, chickpeas, spinach, quinoa, cucumber, mint, cilantro, parsley, yellow onion, garlic, guajillo chilli, tomato paste, crushed tomato, avocado oil, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, lemon juice, preserved lemon, tahini, agave, raw sugar, golden raisins, prunes, apricots, dates, salt, cumin, coriander, caraway, allspice, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, ginger powder, nutmeg, clove, cayenne, black pepper, earl grey tea
Nutrients: 415.4 calories, 13.2g fat (1.7g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 66g carbohydrates, 13.7g fiber, 26.2g sugars, 12.5g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
*contains sesame
Ingredients: carrots, chickpeas, spinach, quinoa, cucumber, mint, cilantro, parsley, yellow onion, garlic, guajillo chilli, tomato paste, crushed tomato, avocado oil, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, lemon juice, preserved lemon, tahini, agave, raw sugar, golden raisins, prunes, apricots, dates, salt, cumin, coriander, caraway, allspice, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, ginger powder, nutmeg, clove, cayenne, black pepper, earl grey tea
Nutrients: 415.4 calories, 13.2g fat (1.7g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 66g carbohydrates, 13.7g fiber, 26.2g sugars, 12.5g protein
V, GF, SF, NF
*contains sesame
winter nicoise
Ingredients: lentils, potato, broccolini, arugula, egg, radish, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, olive oil, preserved lemon, shallot, lemon zest, dijon mustard, rosemary, parsley, olives, capers, sundried tomato, coriander, salt
Nutrients: 348.6 calories, 16.3g fat (2.6g saturated), 93.3mg cholesterol, 410.9mg sodium, 37.4g carbohydrates, 9.3g fiber, 2.8g sugars, 13.6g protein
VG, GF, SF, NF
*contains egg
Ingredients: lentils, potato, broccolini, arugula, egg, radish, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, olive oil, preserved lemon, shallot, lemon zest, dijon mustard, rosemary, parsley, olives, capers, sundried tomato, coriander, salt
Nutrients: 348.6 calories, 16.3g fat (2.6g saturated), 93.3mg cholesterol, 410.9mg sodium, 37.4g carbohydrates, 9.3g fiber, 2.8g sugars, 13.6g protein
VG, GF, SF, NF
*contains egg
frijoles en mole
Ingredients: black beans, brown rice, pineapple, cabbage, carrot, corn, red onion, tomato, tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, thyme, vegetable stock, pepitas, sesame seeds, chickpea flour, cashew, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, avocado oil, olive oil, avocado leaves, dried chilis (guajillo, ancho, pasilla, pulla, arbol), habanero, dark chocolate, agave, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, star anise, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika
Nutrients: 470.1 calories, 8.1g fat (1.5g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 268.1mg sodium, 85.9g carbohydrates, 17.3g fiber, 18.2g sugars, 18.2g protein
V, GF, SF
*contains tree nuts and sesame
Ingredients: black beans, brown rice, pineapple, cabbage, carrot, corn, red onion, tomato, tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, thyme, vegetable stock, pepitas, sesame seeds, chickpea flour, cashew, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, avocado oil, olive oil, avocado leaves, dried chilis (guajillo, ancho, pasilla, pulla, arbol), habanero, dark chocolate, agave, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, star anise, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika
Nutrients: 470.1 calories, 8.1g fat (1.5g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 268.1mg sodium, 85.9g carbohydrates, 17.3g fiber, 18.2g sugars, 18.2g protein
V, GF, SF
*contains tree nuts and sesame
NF = Nut Free, GF = Gluten Free, VG = Vegetarian, V= Vegan, SF = Soy Free