THIS year, the ninth National Vegetarian Week focuses on health issues showing everyone that eating veggie can be a healthy way of life.

To help introduce people to a vegetarian diet and refresh your meal times, registered charity The Vegetarian Society have put together a special starter pack featuring information about what is going on during the week.

For a donation of just £1,you can get your hands on a copy of the 24-page full colour 'Refresh the Menu 'recipe booklet, that is bursting with a wide variety of recipes,along with tips on nutrition, serving suggestions and practical advice and help.

Call 0161 925 2000 to reserve your copy now!

QUORN TORTILLA WRAP

Quorn is a very versatile food and,being high in protein but low in fat,is an excellent ingredient for vegetarians.Quorn chunks and mince are really easy to use,and they can help to save time in the kitchen if you are in a hurry.

Just lightly fry the Quorn in a little oil before adding it to your favourite dishes.

You can also marinate Quorn chunks before using them,to add a variety of flavours,the recipe below shows you how.

- Serves 4

225g/8oz Quorn chunks

30ml/2tbsp shoyu

pinch chilli powder (optional)

30ml/2tbsp vegetable oil

4 iceberg lettuce leaves,shredded

cucumber,chopped

4 ripe tomatoes chopped

a handful of fresh coriander leaves,roughly chopped

small red onion,shredded

4 large soft flour tortillas

lemon,juice only or 30ml/2tsp of salad dressing

black pepper to taste

1) Place Quorn chunks in a bowl.Mix the shoyu with the chilli powder if using and drizzle over the Quorn.Toss well to coat and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

2) Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and gently fry the Quorn for about 10 minutes,until starting to colour.Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain.

3) Mix all the salad ingredients together in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice or salad dressing.

4) Place a quarter of the salad on one half of each tortilla and top with Quorn. Grind a little black pepper over.Fold the tortilla in half and roll up.