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Not so long ago if you were a vegetarian, then you were thought of as being a bit strange! Fortunately, this is no longer the truth. It is interesting to note that a Guinness Survey of pubfood done in Jan 1991 showed that 96% of British pubs now cater for vegetarians. Further investigation on the internet brought up the following figures for UK.
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 Over 4 million people in Britain today are vegetarian and one of the fastest growing groups of vegetarians is young people!
Miller Lite December 1991: A poll of 18-35 year olds showed that 14% of people living in the south of Britain are likely to be vegetarian.
An NOP poll for Dalepak and The Vegetarian Society in May 1998 surveyed 1004 adults aged 16 years and over. The following statistics emerged:
- 12% of 15-24 year-olds, 9% of 25-34 year-olds, 7% of 35-44 year olds and 4% of 45+ year-olds claimed that they ate no meat at all.
- 6% of those interviewed were currently meat-eaters but would like to become vegetarians.
- 25% thought that it was not 'safe and healthy' to eat meat, rising to 34% in 15-24 year-olds.
- 36% of non-vegetarians would consider becoming vegetarian if they felt animal farming was cruel.
- 82% felt that in the future there would be more vegetarians.
- 80% claimed to buy food which was cruelty-free and good for the environment.
Try the following vegetarian recipes out for yourselves!
VEGGIE BEAN BURGERS (serves 4)
Ingredients:
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2oz/50g cooked mixed beans (dried or tinned)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, finely grated
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1tsp vegetable extract
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1tsp dried mixed herbs
1oz/25g breadcrumbs
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How to make:
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Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender
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until almost smooth.
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Shape into 4 thick burgers and chill well.
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Brush with oil and grill or barbecue for about 15 minutes, turning once
or twice.
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Serve in sesame rolls with relish, salad and chips
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MINI CHEESECAKES (Serves 2)
Ingredients:
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1oz/25g cream cheese or soya cream cheese
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1oz/25g natural thick yogurt/fromage frais or silken tofu
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1tsp honey or icing sugar
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1/2oz/15g raisins
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4 wholewheat digestive biscuits
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How to make:
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Mix the first 3 ingredients until soft and well
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blended.
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Stir in the raisins
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Divide mixture into 2 portions and sandwich each half between 2 biscuits.
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Wrap each mini cheesecake in cling wrap and chill well.
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