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Vegetarian mince recipes

Vegetarian mince is usually made of textured vegetable protein, such as soya or mycoprotein. Often high in protein and low in fat, it can be used in place of ground beef to make bolognese, chilli, lasagne or cottage pie.

Vegetarian cottage pie
by Gordon Jones

A vegetarian take on a classic cottage pie. Beans and veggie mince replace meat, and root vegetables give the mash a unique twist.

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Vegetarian cottage pie

by Gordon Jones
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