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Plant-Based Taco Bowls

Taco Cabana is Now Serving Up a Beyond Meat Taco and a Beyond Meat Bowl

— August 22, 2019 — Lifestyle
Following in the footsteps of a number of other fast food brands, Taco Cabana has announced the debut of two new plant-based dishes: the Beyond Meat Taco and the Beyond Meat Bowl. While the bowls may be meat-free, they still serve up bold Tex Mex flavors.

Both of Taco Cabana's new dishes are made with Beyond Meat, which is a plant-based protein that tastes like meat, but is completely free from soy, gluten, and GMOs. The first of the new Beyond Meat dishes is the Beyond Meat Taco, which combines Beyond Beef with shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and guacamole in a crispy flour tortilla. In contrast, the Beyond Meat Bowl is completely vegan and made with Beyond Beef, Mexican rice, black beans, shredded lettuce, avocado salsa, a corn and calabacita mix, and guacamole in a crispy, bowl-shaped taco shell.


Image Credit: Taco Cabana.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Protein - The rise of plant-based protein options in fast food presents opportunities for companies to innovate and create new meat-free dishes.
2. Tex Mex Flavors - Bold Tex Mex flavors can be incorporated into plant-based dishes, providing a unique twist on traditional Mexican cuisine.
3. Meat-free Alternatives - The growing demand for meat-free alternatives, like Beyond Meat, opens up opportunities for restaurants to cater to vegan and vegetarian customers.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can embrace plant-based options to attract a wider customer base and stay relevant in the changing food landscape.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers have the chance to develop and produce plant-based proteins that mimic the taste and texture of meat, meeting the demand for meat alternatives.
3. Mexican Cuisine - Mexican restaurants can capitalize on the popularity of Tex Mex flavors by incorporating plant-based ingredients into their menus, appealing to health-conscious diners.
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