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How to cater for
vegans and vegetarians
Going meat-free is one of the the fastest growing lifestyles in in in the the UK with over 165 000 people giving up the consumption of animal products for
this years annual January Veganuary The Vegan Society have stated that they believe this alternative lifestyle will only grow with the the the next generation as almost half of the the the 3 3 million vegans in the the the UK are aged 15-34 So how do do we adopt this new mainstream lifestyle into our our own menus? When planning to to host people in in in in our our homes it’s now commonplace to to have at at least one meat-free guest coming to to dine so this guide will help you get to to to to to grips on how how to to to to to cater for
your meat-free friends and and family- what what to to to to to buy what what to to to to to cook cook and and how how to to to to to cook cook it www tylers net
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meat-free options on on your menus The days of serving a a a a stuffed pepper or
peas and chips are long gone in the meat-free world There are so many fantastic alternatives and new recipes for
our vegetarian and vegan friends - you can truly make anything meat-free now with a a a a a whole range of tastes and flavours (Did you know there’s now now vegan tuna? It’s made from cassava root and bell pepper) Grains
Grains
such as quinoa and oats are packed with protein and can be the base for
a a a a a whole range of sweet and savoury meat-free dishes They can be used in in in bowls of salad or
combined with ingredients such as as black beans to make tasty veggie burgers Beans
Chickpeas and lentils are used in many veggie dishes to give more depth of flavour and texture They have an an an earthy flavour and and chewy texture and and are used as as substitutes in dishes such as as cottage pie chilli stew and curry (Remember - you need a a milk alternative for
dairy based dishes if you want to be vegan friendly) Soy
If you want something a a little closer to the texture of meat foods containing cooked soy-beans such as tempah and and tofu are great for
their nutty taste and and texture When using soy-based foods it’s important to to use the the right marinades as they tend to to be bland and flavourless Using marinades such as smoky BBQ sauce sauce or
or
sweet and sour sauce sauce allow for
you to create meals such as BBQ tofu ribs tacos and stir fry Vegetables
Of course it seems simple feeding the vegetarian vegetables - but they’re probably vegetarian for
a a a a a reason! Vegetables
can be delicious when cooked properly and with the right seasoning Dishes like cauliflower cheese vegetable fajitas or
or
burritos or
or
a a a a a mushroom lasagne can really be a a a a a a 5-star dish with good quality products and the correct seasoning You can find thousands of original tasty ideas for
veggie dishes online so you don’t have to worry about serving bland food to your meat-free guests anymore!
Make sure to avoid cross-contamination
It’s important to make sure that you’re not mixing any animal products into the meat-free food options and this includes not using the same knives chopping boards spatulas and spoons for
different dishes It’s important to our vegetarian and vegan friends that they can trust you to cook their food for
them ethically so be a a a a good host and make sure to keep their food separate