# Meatless Mince Pies Quorn's Vegetarian Cottage Pie Recipe Uses a Meat Substitute Instead By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-pie References: [quorn](http://www.quorn.co.uk/recipes/cottage-pie/) & [quorn](http://www.quorn.co.uk/food/cook-from-scratch/vegetarian-mince/) If you have dietary restrictions or have made a lifestyle choice to avoid meat, this cottage pie recipe will come in handy when you get mince pie cravings now that colder weather has arrived. From [Quorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-frozen-products), the mince cottage pie is low in saturated fats and calories. The Quorn [meat-free mince](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-sizzle-mince) product is a meat substitute that really makes the pie, along with all the other lovely ingredients. The mince is a versatile and healthy source of protein for those who don't eat meat. In addition to cooking it in a pie, it can be used in other dishes one would typically used ground meat, such as a bolognese, lasagna or chilli. While the mince is a great alternative for [vegetarians, vegans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery) should take note this product contains (free range) egg white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Meat Substitutes:** The rise in meat substitutes like Quorn's mince offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the food industry to create plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products. - **Vegetarian/vegan Recipes:** With the growing demand for meatless options, there is a need for innovative vegetarian and vegan recipes that cater to different dietary restrictions, providing an opportunity for chefs and food companies to create flavorful and satisfying dishes. - **Healthy Protein Sources:** The popularity of meat substitutes highlights the demand for healthy protein alternatives, opening up opportunities for food companies to develop new products that offer nutritious and sustainable protein sources. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** The food industry can capitalize on the trend of meat substitutes by developing innovative products and recipes that cater to the growing demand for meatless options. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The rise in meat substitutes presents an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to promote plant-based diets and develop products that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The demand for meat substitutes creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the plant-based food industry to expand its product offerings and cater to a wider consumer base seeking sustainable and ethical food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Plant-Based Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porkless-pies.md) - [Savory Low-Carbon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chana-rama-pie.md) - [Additive-Free Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-meat-alternatives.md) - [Vegan Minced Pork Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-mett.md) - [Meatless Chicken Minces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-chicken-mince.md) - [Cuisine-Specific Plant-Based Minces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitworths-nutty-kitchen-supermince.md) - [Savory Fermented Vegetable Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pie.md) - [Free-From Frozen Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-frozen-products.md) - [Savory Regenerative Flour Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higgidy-pies.md)