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5 Easy Vegan Swaps to your Pre-existing Menu

You may be troubled with what new and exciting vegan dishes you can add to your menu this Veganuary. But what if you don’t have to? We have found some easy swaps you can make to pre-existing dishes on your menu which means half the work.

We have included a wide variety of brands as consumers often have their favourite plant-based & vegan brands and look out for them when deciding where to eat out for quality reassurance.

1. Burger and Chips

Our first swap is of course the burger. Try the The Beyond Burger 127622 it’s juicy and meaty, no one has to miss out. Layer over Sheese Vegan Sliced Mature 135419 which is perfect for melting into the patty and house in our Vegan Potato Burger Bun 130434, this alternative is soft and fluffy in texture.

If you want offer extras at an additional cost, try THIS™ Isn't Bacon Rashers 131057 for that extra crunch and smokiness.

Continue to use your normal chips such as Sysco Premium Coated Super Chunky Skin on Chips 135177 and any salad you would usually include.

For vegan condiments, you can shop them here.

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2. Chilli Con Carne & Long Grain Rice

Spice up your vegan options with this delicious dish. Simply switch your beef mince for Meatless Farm Plant-Based Block Mince 129634 which provides that familiar taste and texture of real mince. Or, if you are trying to save on cost – why not try replacing meat with Diced Sweet Potato 450654 and plenty of beans and lentils.

Serve it up alongside a fluffy rice of your choice, add some crunch with Brakes Tortilla Corn Chips 35379 and a side dish of nutty Guacamole 130237.

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3. Pizza

Our Flatstone Pizza Solutions can be used for both non-vegans and vegans, so there is no need to worry about swapping these over. The Flatstone Hand Stretched Pizza Base 60585 are light in texture and stone baked, these are also a fantastic labour-saving solution. Add a big splash of our Flatstone Tomato Pizza Sauce 60587 rich in flavour.

Sprinkle over a generous amount of Violife Mature Vegan Grated 122000 for tangy and cheesy goodness.

We have some delicious pizza toppings from Pulled BBQ Chunks 128103, rich in BBQ sauce, this would pair great with red onion, jalapenos. Or, you could try Jackfruit Pepperoni 133700 for an alternative to the classic spicy and smoky topping.

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4. Fish & Chips

This British menu staple needs only one simple swap. Use a chunky No Fish Fillet 135463 which has a succulent flaky texture and are wrapped in crunchy golden breadcrumbs.

Plate up with McCain Menu Signatures Gastro Chunky Chips 130617 or your usual chips of choice and Brakes Mushy Processed Peas 33563, you could always add in lemon and mint for more depth.

Elevate this dish further by creating your own Tatar sauce using Vegan Mayonnaise 129279 as a base – all other ingredients are suitable for vegans.

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5. Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pie with Mash

Pie is the ultimate winter warmer on any menu and it only requires two changes! The perfect poultry substitute is THIS™ Isn't Chicken Pieces 135695, they look, cook and taste like real chicken breast! Pour over our warming Vegan White Sauce 133634 which is rich in taste and velvety in texture.

Using our Brakes Puff Pastry Pie Tops 839 means that you won’t have to switch between tops and have to bare the cost of doing so. It’s also a great ingredient for labour-saving!

Your fresh produce such as mushrooms and potatoes can be used as usual. For smooth, buttery mash we suggest using Vitalite Dairy Free Spread 71122.

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