Taco Bell is secretly a haven for vegetarians—and it’s adding even more meatless options

fastcompany ^ | 1/14/2021

[mylife]

Taco Bell may always be associated with neon-colored beverages and big, beefy burritos. But quietly, the fast food chain has established a second identity as a haven for vegetarians and vegans. As of 2020, the bean burrito was the company’s number two biggest seller.

Today, the company is making two big announcements to support vegetarians and plant-based eaters. First, it’s permanently bringing back its popular potato bites, which were taken off the menu as COVID-19 struck, on March 11. Second, it’s launching a partnership with Beyond Meat to release a new plant protein within the coming year.

[duckman]

Wow, this photo is perfect. There is always a Freeper with the right pix at the right time. Thanx for sharing.

[Hyman Roth]

Taco Bell was the ultimate stoner food.....,when I was a stoner.

[CodeToad]

Taco Bell has no meat. There is no way what they put into tacos can be called meat.

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

The last tacos I got there were definitely meatless, although the brown stain at the bottom of the shell may have been some animal product.

[GenXFreedomFighter]

With chorizo you have to be really careful; if you read the label on the cheap brands you'll find that it's made from the salivary glands of the beef. It pays to buy the good stuff, made from actual meat.