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Veganism has risen a whopping 350% in the UK, this past decade and it seems it has now finally become part of the mainstream. It’s no longer seen as just a fad or health trend and more and more companies are starting to take notice…

You can now find vegan options at most chain restaurants and supermarkets are making it easier than ever to buy vegan-friendly groceries. More and more people are questioning the ethical, health and evironmental impact of animal products and are either cutting them out or cutting down on their consumption.

So it’s important, at this time, to provide simple, family-friendly and easy to make options to show people how non-intimidating it is to go vegan. Food that shows you don’t have to miss out or spend a fortune on unfamiliar and hard-to-find ingredients.

Food Love Stories, brought to you by Tesco

That’s why I’m pleased to see campaigns such as Food Love Stories which features plant-based chef Derek Sarno and his recipe for BBQ ‘Shroom Buns (which I will be sharing below!)

This recipe is one that both vegans and meat-eaters will enjoy and the perfect lunch or dinner for Summer. It’s made using ingredients you can find anywhere, is easy to adapt to suit your tastes and doesn’t break the bank either.

Naturally, there has been a really positive response to this video and campaign, many asking for more vegan recipes – showing how in-demand is really is!

After making the recipe myself, I can confirm how delicious it is and think it would go down really well with meat-eaters too. See the print version below to try it out yourself!

If you want to make it easier, you can use any kind of mixed mushrooms and fry them all in the same pan with the BBQ sauce. I loved mine with the extra spiciness of the fresh chillis but feel free to leave these out if you want a milder heat.