Chipotle Is Probably The Most Vegan-Friendly Chain Ever

Thanks to all the vegan offerings cropping up at fast food chains around the country lately, it’s never been easier to order plant-based meals when you're at the drive-thru or out and about.

Forever ahead of the curve, Chipotle has been vegan-friendly for years now. In fact, their sofritas (spicy shredded and braised tofu) have been a vegan mainstay since being officially introduced in 2013. Now, you can also order their Vegan Bowl (one of their new Lifestyle Bowls), which is packed with sofritas, brown rice, black beans, and more.

Even without the sofritos, though, eating a balanced, satisfying vegan meal at Chipotle is pretty darn easy. I mean, you can even put a "vegan" filter on their online nutrition calculator.

Whether you opt for a salad, burrito, or tacos, you can stuff your order with delicious flavors from vegan add-ins like chipotle corn salsa, seasoned brown rice, pico de gallo, and Chipotle's famous guacamole. You won't even miss the queso, barbacoa, or carnitas.

And even if going chorizo-free does take some getting used to, the perks of eating more plants make the process totally worth it. Research suggest plant-based diets support lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and may decrease risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. (And don't get me started on the environmental benefits.)

So, are you sold on making your next Chipotle order a vegan one? Here’s everything you can order.