McDonald’s restaurants in Irving and Carrollton are selling the new McPlant burger. The company is always testing new items and flavors, and this particular test will help them understand how offering a burger with a plant-based patty is received by the public. The McPlant was created to give customers more options in addition to the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder sandwich.

The McPlant includes a plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat exclusive to McDonald’s and made from other plant-based ingredients such as peas, rice and potatoes. The patty is served on a sesame seed bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and a slice of American cheese. Vegans will need to remove the mayo and cheese to keep it animal-free and it is cooked on the same grill as meat-based products and eggs.

Location: 8435 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving; and 2151 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton.