Lorena Garcia Creates Taco Bell Cantina That’s Vegetarian Friendly
Written by Vegetarian Star on June 6th, 2012 in Business, Chefs, Food & Drink, Restaurants.
Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia (America’s Next Great Restaurant) has designed a menu for Taco Bell restaurants that is both more upscale and vegetarian-friendly.
On July 5, Taco Bell will launch its Cantina Bell menu nationwide, featuring eight new ingredients including whole black beans, cilantro rice, guacamole made with 100 percent Hass avocado, fire-roasted corn salsa, creamy cilantro dressing, romaine lettuce and pico de gallo.
The Cantina will be available in both bowl and burrito form and cost around $5.
Those with smaller appetites can order some of these items, such as the pico de gallo or fire-roasted corn salsa; chips and guacamole; or black beans and cilantro rice, on the side for around $1.50.
“Taco Bell approached me with an interesting challenge,” Garcia said. “They have a passionate fan base that loves the great taste of the classic menu items – and they don’t want to change that. They were looking to keep these menu items and expand their food to offer new flavors with great taste. As a chef, I saw this as an opportunity to help create diversity to the Taco Bell experience, and to introduce and celebrate the tastes and flavors from around the world to millions of customers.”
It’s too early to see if there will be any “hidden” items in the Cantina meals that make them less vegetarian than desired (there’s beef seasoning in what?!). But learning these facts should pose no problem soon, as Taco Bell is very open about its ingredients.
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