Recipe ideas to spice up National Vegetarian Week

The recipes will help provide inspiration for a fun, healthy, balanced diet during National Vegetarian Week – 24-30 May 2010.

"We've developed our recipes to show that healthy vegetarian food need not be dull," says Ian Greengrass, marketing director, Bel Foodservice UK. "Cheese is a hugely important part of a vegetarian's diet, as they can’t get the necessary intake of protein from meat. We all need protein to keep our muscles and bones healthy, and to give us energy and vitality to get us through the day."

Last year, Bel Foodservice launched a vegetarian format of The Laughing Cow Light. The smooth cheese taste and fun, instantly recognisable packaging have made The Laughing Cow a firm favourite with children - each portion is also a great source of calcium and contains less than 7% fat. Our Laughing Cow Mediterranean Spinach Pie is sure to go down a treat.

If you want to serve up a quick and healthy snack, try The Laughing Cow Bagel Rarebit recipe with plum tomatoes and red pesto. Or for a fun mealtime idea try our Port Salut Mexican Fajitas, made with peppers, onions and avocado.

You'll also find a Frozen Lime Kiri Cheesecake and Chocolate-Praline Ganache with Kiri in our full list of vegetarian recipe ideas.

Recipes can be found at: www.cheese-recipes.co.uk/recipes/?category=a&product=a&type=2&occasion=a&keywords=