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Nine recommended New Year's Eve canapes for vegans and vegetarians
1. Aldi Specially Selected Vegetable Tempura Nests (£2.99, pack of 8, vegan)
These delightful-looking canapes captured the essence of crunchy tempura in an accessible, party-friendly way.
They didn't fall apart as you ate them - perfect for mingling guests who have a drink in the other hand - and each one was big enough for more than one bite.
A really different New Year's Eve party food.
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2. M&S Plant Kitchen No-Pork Pigs in Duvets (£5, pack of 12, vegan)
These extremely convincing 'pigs' had all the texture and resonance of a meat sausage, as well as a pleasing peppery bite.
The vegan pastry was deliciously rich.
Serve these snacks to meat-eaters at your new year's bash and there's a strong chance they won't know there's no meat in them.
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3. Iceland No Duck Spring Rolls (£2, pack of 10, vegan)
Our food editors enjoyed the punchy, spicy 'duck' filling encased in a decently crunchy outer.
A 'crowd-pleaser' with a flavoursome hoisin sauce that our tasters thought would appeal to non-veggies at your do.
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4. Aldi Vegan Mini Bites in Sweet Chilli Cauliflower and Pumpkin (£1.99, pack of 10, vegan)
If you'd like to offer your guests a 'cheesy' canape experience but without the cheese, these little bites should do the trick.
These had a good crisp outer but with a delectable creamy middle that also had a satisfying kick.
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5. Waitrose & Partners Vegan Moroccan Mushroom & Chickpea Pittas (£6, pack of 12, vegan)
These fabulously cute, two-bite mini pittas had a spicy filling that was substantial and satisfying.
The filling was nicely chunky, with zingy tomato coming through.
Our editors thought these meat-free mouthfuls would be a great addition to your New Year's Eve party catering.
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6. Co-op Mini Roasted Vegetable Tarts (£3, pack of 6, vegan)
This mouth-watering canape tasted like ratatouille in a crisp tomato tart case and was a great party alternative to yet another slice of quiche.
It looked impressive, too.
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7. Iceland No Bull Burger Sliders (£4, pack of 8, vegan)
There was a pleasing mix of bun, mustard, sauce and filling with this vegan mini burger option, and even though the bun was a bit sticky it was still a great-looking snack.
A New Year's Eve nibble to please all.
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8. Morrisons No Pigs in Blankets (£2.50, pack of 10, vegan)
These non-pigs had the texture of meat sausage, and our testers found the contrasting crunch of the seitan blanket crisp and enjoyable.
They captured the essence of pork pigs in blankets - and looked the part, too.
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9. M&S Collection Porcini & Truffle Crumpets (£7, pack of 10, vegetarian)
If you're looking for an original and grown-up canape, this is one to put on your shopping list.
It was a great combination of crispy, 'carby' crumpet and silky mushroom and truffle with umami flavours.
One editor said: 'I want to eat these again and I don't even like mushrooms.'
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All canapes subject to availability