# Meat-Free Fast Food Menus Taco Bell's Vegetarian Menu Offers Indulgent Alternatives By Ell Smith | Published 2019-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bells-vegetarian-menu References: [elitedaily](https://www.elitedaily.com/p/taco-bells-vegetarian-menu-is-giving-you-a-new-option-for-meat-free-munchies-15796702) & [tacobell](https://www.tacobell.com/how-to-eat-veggie) Meat-free eaters can now indulge at another fast food chain with [Taco Bell's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-and-soy-protein) vegetarian menu, which features an assortment of alternatives that will leave one feeling satisfied. Traditionally, veggie options at fast food chains just involves the removal of the meat from the dish. Taco Bell is hoping to provide a more rewarding dining experience to its [vegetarian and vegan diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada) by offering protein-filled replacements in the non-meat dishes, like eggs or hash browns. Some standouts from the menu include the breakfast soft taco without bacon, the [black bean burrito](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-steak-chimichurri-burrito), the veggie power menu bowl, spicy tostadas, the 7-layer burrito and more. These mains can also be accompanied by a selection of meat-free sides, like cheesy potatoes or a spicy potato taco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Protein-filled Replacements:** Taco Bell's vegetarian menu aims to provide a more rewarding dining experience by offering protein-filled replacements for meat in their dishes. - **Meat-free Sides:** Taco Bell's vegetarian menu includes a variety of meat-free sides, such as cheesy potatoes or a spicy potato taco. - **Indulgent Alternatives:** Taco Bell's vegetarian menu offers indulgent alternatives to traditional meat dishes, catering to veggie and vegan diners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can explore the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options by offering protein-filled replacements and indulgent alternatives. - **Vegetarian/vegan Food:** The vegetarian and vegan food industry can take inspiration from Taco Bell's menu and develop more indulgent alternatives and meat-free sides for their customers. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can benefit from Taco Bell's approach by providing more satisfying and protein-filled options for vegetarian and vegan diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasoned Plant-Based Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-and-soy-protein.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tex-Mex Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-with-vegan-nacho-sauce.md) - [Plant-Based Carne Asada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-carne-asada-steak.md) - [Vegan-Friendly QSR Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-crunchwrap.md) - [Exclusive Vegetarian Taco Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-chalupa-cravings-box.md) - [Celebratory Vegetarian QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anniversaryinspired-meal.md) - [Vegan Chorizo QSR Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-del-mar.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofaux-taco.md) - [Vegetarian Fast Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vurger-king.md)