Impossible™ Burgers, Black Sheep Foods’ plant-based lamb meatballs, and Impossible™ Meatballs are among the new meals offered to Delta One and First Class customers on select 900-mile flights and greater.
“Not only are plant-based meats like Impossible™ Burger delicious to eat, but they’re also often better for the environment, using far less land and water to produce,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, Senior Vice-President of Delta’s In-Flight Service.
“These new options are one part of Delta’s broader mission to promote a wellness-focused travel journey.”
According to the company, the major goal is to provide a customized and health-conscious travel experience by ensuring each customer feels cared for during their flight.
Passengers on select international and transoceanic flights will be able to experience Delta’s chef-curated meals via a multi-step, three-course service.
This is a sneak peek of the five new plant-based dishes that first-class passengers and Delta One customers will be able to order from March 15.
Impossible Burger
Delta’s special Impossible Burger is served caramelized onions, Manchego cheese and green chili on a brioche roll. Only for passengers on 900-mile flights or more.
Cauliflower Cakes
The tasty pan-fried cauliflower cakes made with riced cauliflower, rapini, and parmesan are served with roasted tomatoes, toasted hazelnuts and creamy pesto orzo. Available on selected 900-mile flights or greater from Seattle.
Black Sheep Foods Lamb Meatballs
The plant-based lamb meatballs are served with spinach rice and feta cheese in a Greek-inspired dinner.
This meal will be available for a limited time on select flights departing San Francisco with a distance of 900 miles or more.
Seasonal Vegetable Dish
This organic dish includes fresh broccolini, grilled heirloom carrots, grilled red onions, roasted button mushrooms and roasted cherry tomatoes, as well as herb-scented Israeli couscous and lemon herb butter.
It’s only available for flights of 900 miles or more.
Impossible™ Meatballs Made From Plants
Impossible Meatballs are served with orzo risotto, pesto cream, spinach, and roasted tomatoes in Pomodoro sauce.
These succulent meatballs are only served on select flights 900 miles and greater departing New York-JFK and LGA.
Delta customers will also have more options for pre-flight drinks, such as mimosas, as well as new cocktail canapés before dinner service.
They’ll also have extra dessert options, with a choice of one of Delta’s exquisite plated desserts or an ice cream sundae with a variety of toppings.