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Time to Gear Up for ‘Veggie Era’ – Jus-Rol™ Professional

Caterers need to gear up to handle the needs of the rising number of vegetarians – or lose out with this important audience, Jus-Rol Professional is warning.

With National Vegetarian Week fast approaching the pastry people say caterers need to grasp the opportunity by being more adventurous in terms of their veggie menu.  

The Vegetarian Society estimates that there are between three and four million vegetarians in the UK and a growing number of people are now classified as either “meat-avoiders” or “meat-reducers”.  

John McKears, Foodservice Sales Manager from Jus-Rol Professional, says:“We are now in an era when the vegetarian consumer is having an increasing impact on the catering business. The fact is a growing number of people are following a vegetarian diet or else limiting their consumption of red meat and so they are often looking for non-meat options when they eat out. It is a growing audience so caterers need to ensure they offer them a more inspiring choice.”  

Recognising the challenge many chefs face when it comes to creating inspiring vegetarian dishes, Jus-Rol Professional has been working closely with its Pastry Perfect Panel to highlight the versatility of pastry as an exciting alternative to other carbohydrate based dishes. One such option is Jus-Rol’s Twisted Corner Basket, a pre-cut and scored puff pastry sheet, that enables caterers to create a stylish, ready-to-bake diamond case in seconds with just two simple folds. It works well as a light bite or dessert and will bring the ‘wow’ factor to any dish: try serving with Garlic Portobello Mushroom and Mascarpone for a delicious vegetarian lunch.  

Perfect Panellist Carol Haime, who is the Head Chef and owner of The Sandrock in Farnham, Surrey said; “Customers eat with their eyes and so the Twisted Corner Basket was developed for busy caterers who are looking for fresh ideas with minimum preparation and maximum impact! It’s the perfect basis for a range of dishes and will bring something truly different to vegetarian menus.”  

Using the Jus-Rol Shortcrust Oval as a base and lid for a winter warming pie recipe, Carol who is also a vegetarian, developed a Spinach, Feta and Pine Nut Pie with a Piquant Red Pepper Sauce.  

“Meat dominates pie recipes so I wanted to come up with something a little bit different. The feta gave the pie a great deal of flavour and I use mace which is a bit of an unusual ingredient but it works well with the spinach. The pie makes a popular dinner dish, especially with our female customers.”  

Claim your free Pastry Perfect Panel Recipe Card Set!
Available on the website are a host of inspiring vegetarian recipes, from easy to make Spicy Pizza Puffs; Mini Cheese & Onion Pasties; Goats Cheese & Aubergine Windmills to Courgette, Tomato & Cheese Slices and Red Pepper & Onion Tarte Tatin.

Caterers can also request a free Pastry Perfect Panel recipe card set* which includes Wild Mushroom, Sautéed Leek & Brandy Tart; Puff Pastry parcel with Ratatouille & Basil Mascarpone with Parmesan Crisp, and Carol’s “Spinach Feta & Pine Nut Pie”.

Jus-Rol Professional’s website includes an interactive recipe section with an easy to use search facility, offering dozens of pastry technique videos to watch, as well as downloadable recipe sheets. All the recipes have been carefully crafted and are simple to make and simply delicious!

 

*subject to availability

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