Taco Bell is Finally Going to Test a Menu that Vegetarians Will Love

Vegetarian eaters have something to be happy about. Fast food burrito and taco chain Taco Bell said it will be testing a vegetarian menu this year for the first time.

The Yums Brands-owned chain will have a menu that will allow it to reach out to not only vegetarians but diners who want to be healthier. Gallup found that 5% of Americans identify as vegetarians last July.

Polly Zintak, a spokeswoman for Taco Bell, said that the new menu will have a mix of old and new vegetarian items

“Later this year, Taco Bell will be testing its first, dedicated vegetarian menu in stores, as well as new featured vegetarian items to enjoy,” the statement reads.

“As the only American Vegetarian Association-certified QSR, Taco Bell has more than 8 million vegetarian combinations, and there are plenty of gratifying meatless options from which to choose as well.”

“We’re always looking for ways to give our customers more choice when they eat at Taco Bell. We know that Americans are increasingly opting for vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian meals, and we pride ourselves on being able to accommodate a wide variety of diets and lifestyles,” said Missy Schaaphok, Taco Bell’s Manager of Global Nutrition & Sustainability to vegan outlet VegNews.

“That’s why we’re excited to offer our first-ever dedicated vegetarian menu, as well as new vegetarian and vegan menu items to provide our customers with more choices — without compromising craveability, simplicity, quality, or value.”

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