PETA has ranked a vegan sandwich from Grand Rapids-based Marie Catrib's restaurant as one of the top five in the United States.
According to excerpts from the story:
As more and more Americans move away from foods that are loaded with unhealthy fat and cholesterol, many are discovering the benefits of fake steak, mock chicken, and other healthy and delicious meat-, egg-, and dairy-free options—especially as sandwich ingredients. August is National Sandwich Month, and to mark the occasion, PETA scoured the country to find the top five vegan sandwiches in America. The Sweet Potato & Quinoa Burger Sandwich from Marie Catrib's in Grand Rapids is first runner-up. Souped up with protein-packed quinoa (KEEN-wah); piled high with onions, cilantro, and almonds; and topped with vegan mayo and ginger-tomato chutney, the Sweet Potato & Quinoa Burger Sandwich bursts with flavor.
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