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Chipotle has plenty of options for those who don't eat meat.
Chipotle has long had a reputation for being a healthier option among fast-food spots.
Chipotle gives customers a lot of control when it comes to what is included in their order since ordering at all Chipotle location is done assembly line-style. You see everything that is going to be put into your taco, burrito, salad, or bowl. That includes a long list of vegetarian and vegan options.
While you can go for decadent picks like queso, the chain has a solid selection of healthy and filling plant-based protein and fiber-rich options like beans and veggie mixes. In fact, Chipotle recently made an effort to add vegetarian and vegan items to its menu.
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Chipotle uses only 51 ingredients, and they can be used in near-endless combinations to create vegan and vegetarian bowls, burritos, salads, or tacos. Sofritas is the chain's vegan, plant-based protein option. It's basically shredded tofu seasoned with a blend of spices including poblano peppers, cumin, and chipotle chiles.
To make plant-based eating easy and convenient, Chipotle launched its vegetarian and vegan bowl recipes as a digital shortcut in its app and on the website. These online exclusives are available for both delivery and pick-up in-restaurant, but can also be re-created by customers in restaurants.
- Vegetarian Bowl: brown rice, pinto beans, fajita veggies, mild tomato salsa, corn salsa, sour cream, and guacamole (when you go veggie, guac is not extra)
- Vegan Bowl: brown rice, black beans, Sofritas, tomato salsa, corn salsa, and lettuce.
The average price for all of Chipotle's vegetarian and vegan menu items is also low, ranging from $7.25 to $8.95 depending on the market, making it a go-to for relatively healthy and filling fare.
Here are some of the best options: