Louisianans love their meat and seafood, a fact that's reflected in the Jazz Fest food lineup. However, there are some great vegetarian options at the festival if you're willing to do a little digging (and walking). See below for the meatless side of festival food in 2015:
Food Area 1 (between Jazz & Heritage Stage and Economy Hall Tent):
Vegetarian muffuletta from DiMartino’s Famous Muffulettas
Fresh squeezed lemonade and fruit salad from Joyce's Lemonade
Spinach artichoke casserole from Ten Talents Catering
Vegetarian red beans and rice from Burks & Douglas
Vegetarian ya ka mein from Ms. Linda's Catering
Food Area 2 (between Jazz & Heritage Stage and Congo Square Food Area):
Broccoli and cheese pie from Mrs. Wheat's Foods
Tabbouleh with pita, Greek garden salad from Mona's Cafe
Seaweed & cucumber salad from Ajun Cajun Ninja
Tunisian salad from Jamila's Cafe
Crowder peas & okra, collard greens, fried okra from The Praline Connection
Congo Square Food Area (behind audience at Congo Square Stage)
Steamed vegetables from Palmer's Jamaican Cuisine
Spicy grilled tofu and veggies with peanut sauce from Gambian Foods
Jama Jama (sauteed spinach), fried plantains from Bennachin Restaurant
Heritage Square Food Area (between Blues Tent and Jazz Tent)
Goi Cuon (Spring Roll) with tofu from Ba Mien Vietnamese Cuisine
Louisiana Folklife Village (near Fais Do-Do Stage)
Fry bread from United Houma Nation
Kids Food Area (between Kids' Tent and Economy Hall Tent)
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, fruit salad from Joyce's Lemonade
Corn on the cob from Fireman Mike's Kitchen
Baked macaroni & cheese from Ms. Linda's Catering
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich from Joyce's Lemonade