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5 meat-free meal ideas to try

14 April, 2021 by Expat Living 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/5-meat-free-recipes-vegetarian-meal-ideas/

So many people in Hong Kong are trying to reduce their meat consumption by eating more meat-free meals. You can read more about the rise of flexitarianism in our city here. We’ve also listed and reviewed many of those restaurants offering green menus or joining Hong Kong’s Green Monday initiative. And, for those who like to cook at home, here are five great meat-free recipe ideas!

#1 Protein packed tabouleh

Looking to boost your protein intake while you reduce your meat consumption? We have you covered: this tabouleh recipe ticks both those boxes. It’s great for lunch or as a side dish for dinners and barbecues. See the tabouleh recipe here.

Meat-free meals: Quinoa Lentil Tabouleh

#2 Healthy veggie mac and cheese

Mac and cheese is the type of dinner that makes everyone feel good, no matter how old you are. This is real comfort food, but ours comes with a hidden veggie twist (even veggie haters won’t notice). Everyone will devour this meat-free meal. See the veggie mac and cheese recipe here.

Mac and cheese
Comfort food, with hidden veggies … shhhh!

#3 Vietnamese rice rolls with Quorn mince

For an Asian-inspired vegetarian appetiser, try this meat-free Vietnamese Rice Roll made with Quorn mince and bolognese sauce by Celebrity Chef Sam Leong. See the Vietnamese rice rolls with Quorn mince recipe here.

Vegetarian recipe: Vietnamese rice roll with quorn mince and bolognese sauce

#4 Paleo sweet potato salad

This sweet potato salad is quick to pull together and is perfect for those on a paleo diet. It’s tasty but basic, making it family-friendly and a good choice for entertaining. See the paleo sweet potato salad recipe here, along with a few other raw and meat-free recipes.

Meat-free recipes - potato salad#5 Sugar-free berry dream cake

No matter if your main meal is veggie or meat based, there should always be room for dessert! This delicious berry dream cake is a nice options for those wanting to reduce their sugar intake while still entertaining. See the berry dream cake recipe here.

Berry Cake recipe
This berry masterpiece is sugar free, but no one will ever know!


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