WASHINGTON, DC — Ben’s Chili Bowl landed the high award in PETA’s finest vegan chili competitors. The Norfolk-based animal rights group mentioned it scoured the nation for the most effective and heartiest vegan chili dishes and decided that Ben’s Chili Bowl was unmatched in its excellence.
The restaurant’s vegan chili is a thick stew constituted of recent veggies, kidney beans, soy protein and a wealthy mix of spices.
“Vegan chili is the final word consolation meals, and the dishes on our listing include the comforting thought that no animals have been harmed to make them,” mentioned PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA celebrates Ben’s Chili Bowl for serving to individuals tuck into their favourite meals with out the cruelty or the ldl cholesterol.”
Ben’s Chili Bowl has a number of places throughout the world, with the unique spot at 1213 U St. NW.
PETA additionally famous that vegan meat gross sales elevated 148 p.c in 2020 in comparison with the 12 months earlier than and that 47 p.c of Individuals wish to incorporate extra vegan meals into their meals in 2021, in keeping with a survey.
Different honorees in PETA’s finest vegan chili contest have been Plant Bae in Montgomery, Alabama; Arles & Boggs Vegan Eatery in Wallingford, Connecticut; Home of Leaf & Bean in Jacksonville, Florida; The Grit in Athens, Georgia; and The Social Vegan in Lexington, Kentucky.
Every eatery, together with Ben’s Chili Bowl, will obtain a framed certificate from PETA.
