Chipotle Expands Garden Blend
The national burrito chain introduces a vegan filling at a New York City location.
By Liz Miller
Chipotle recently introduced a meat alternative at its Chelsea location in New York City. The burrito chain's first vegan option made its debut in October at its Dupont Circle location in Washington, DC. The new menu item—dubbed "garden blend"—was created by the restaurant and is made of wheat protein, soy protein, and fresh vegetables, then marinated in Chipotle's adobo sauce and grilled. The company is currently testing the new product in these two markets, and although there are currently no plans to expand the garden blend, a representative from Chipotle says feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Consumers who want to see a vegan option on their local Chipotle menu can contact the company to voice their opinion.
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Posted: Dec 18 2009 10:05AM By Alicia Webster
I am going to send them an E-mail right now--way to go, Chipotle!
Posted: Dec 18 2009 15:16PM By Julia
Yes! I've been eating it at the Dupont location which is right by my office, and it is delicious. I've written Chipotle and asked them to bring it to more locations. I'm hoping it will become part of their standard menu, and the reception so far has been promising.
Posted: Dec 19 2009 14:11PM By Lucy Black
Awesome! I just e-mailed them too! I hope that they bring this out soon to all stores b/c I can't wait to try it. Even my meat eating fiance wants to try it!
Posted: Dec 20 2009 20:01PM By Katie
Just sent request to Chipotle that the vegan burrito be introduced into the Chicago market -- Chicago needs to adjust its reputation as a city of livestock gobblers. Thanks for the alert, VegNews! -- Katie
Posted: Dec 21 2009 08:51AM By Ariadne
I am absolutely ecstatic about this. I just wrote to them to beg for it in my market. Great heads-up, VN!
Posted: Dec 23 2009 10:21AM By Lowrie
You can just get the burritos w/out meat. their sauce is veg, which they highlight on their website. i guess it would be nice to have a protein source though... but black beans are high protein enough i reckon.
Posted: Dec 25 2009 21:09PM By Nick
I've gone to a few blogs re: this new item and every time I see a non vegan saying, "Well, if you just get it without the meat, it's vegan." So what? You eat your carcass, maybe I want more than beans in my damn burrito. Shut up...
Posted: Jan 19 2010 09:12AM By Paul
This new vegan burrito from Chipotle is AWESOME!
Posted: Jan 19 2010 09:20AM By josh
I've had the Chipotle Garden Blend burrito countless times and I still can't get enough. Great job Chipotle adding this delicious item!
Posted: Jan 19 2010 09:21AM By Jenny Stooks
I've had the burrito like 20 times and every time it's been AMAZING! The "chicken" is delicious, and marinated in an awesome sauce. It's soooo good.
Posted: Jan 28 2010 22:48PM By Sarah
Why bother? The beans were so good. Who needs all that soy/gluten crap? BTW the pinto beans are NOT vegetarian.
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