FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Among 33 new foods on the ever-growing menu at the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 21:
Afro bean pops. Deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and seasonings. Served with spicy red chili sauce atop bed of mixed greens. Vegan. Gluten free. At Afro Deli in the Food Building, east wall.
Athena’s whipped feta. Whipped feta topped with schug – a Middle Eastern green sauce made with jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, parsley and fresh herbs. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkled with crunchy toasted wild rice. Served with deep-fried pita bread tossed with Dino’s signature seasoning. Vegetarian. At Dino’s Gyros, north side of Carned Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.
Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-a-Stick. Cake batter cookie dough covered in crunchy cake confetti shell. Topped with rainbow sprinkles and served on-a-stick. Vegetarian. At Kora and Mila’s Cookie Dough, south side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets.