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Vegan and Vegetarian options for your pupils!
Calling all school caterers! Did you know a significant 70% of children want to see more vegan and vegetarian meals on their school menu, according to new research*.
The poll, commissioned by Linda McCartney Foods, quizzed 1000 children between the ages of 8-16. It discovered that 44% of school pupils have tried to cut meat from their diet, and 10% already live a meat-free lifestyle. As a result, the pollsters concluded that “schools are under more pressure than ever to include more options on the lunch menu.”
Essential Cuisine are proud to provide a series of vegan and vegetarian friendly products, best of all they are also 100% gluten free with a variety containing no declarable allergens^. But our support doesn’t stop there, our team of talented development chefs continue to create innovative, flavour-packed recipes to inspire you. We have compiled some of our vegan and vegetarian favourites to elevate your plant-based offering.
Baigan Bhaja (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Bulgar Wheat and Herb Salad (Vegetarian) - view the full recipe here
Plant Pot Pie (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Miso Courgette (Vegetarian Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Moong Dal Vada (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Spaghetti Vegannese (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Tofu Poke Bowl (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Indian Spiced Corn on the Cob (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Peanut Free Satay Sauce (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Vegan Beef Flavoured Stew (Vegan Friendly) - view the full recipe here
Have you got your hands on our FREE ‘Back to School’ Innovation Box? Packed with recipe inspiration and product samples, our innovation boxes are sure to deliver mouth-watering inspiration. Click here to request yours today.
* https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/70-british-children-want-more-vegan-veggie-school-meals/
^These products do not contain declarable allergens under the EU regulation 1169/2011 (Annex 11)
