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1. Beetroot burgers with soused cucumbers soured cream and dill

2. Chilli bean burgers

3. Melting mushroom burgers with beetroot slaw

4. Mixed grain, feta & courgette burgers with harissa mayo

5. Veggie burger stacks with parsley pesto

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