NEW YORK — White Castle is offering a vegetarian version of its famous sliders, but they're not necessarily for dieters.
The hamburger chain says it will offer the Veggie Slider for $0.99 each for a limited time at its 400 locations in 12 states.
The sliders range between 150 and 270 calories, with customers able to choose from three sauces — honey mustard, ranch and sweet Thai. Regular beef sliders range between 140 and 220 calories, depending on the topping, according to White Castle's website.
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This isn’t your garden variety Slider. Introducing White Castle’s new Veggie Slider. pic.twitter.com/OUuGRZsz6i— White Castle (@WhiteCastle) December 30, 2014
The chain, based in Columbus, Ohio, says the sliders are made with Dr. Praeger's veggie patty and include carrots, zucchini, peas and spinach. A spokesman, Todd Hutchins, said they were tested this past summer in New York and New Jersey.
White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson said in a statement the company is committed to "listening to our customers and keeping up with changing tastes" with new menu items.
A petition on Change.org asking McDonald's to offer a veggie burger had more than 107,000 supporters. Chipotle has also been rolling out a "Sofritas" vegan tofu topping for its burritos and bowls, and executives have noted the offering has appeal even for meat eaters.