Eggs & tofu

Plant-based mince

Also called vegan mince, meat-free mince, veggie mince, vegetarian mince

Ready-made meat-free mince, usually soy- or pea-based; browned and used like beef mince in bolognese, chilli, tacos and lasagne.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: soy

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMinced beef

    Not vegetarian; richer and fattier.

  • T2 · GoodTempeh

    Crumbled tempeh is nuttier and grainier, with a fermented edge.

  • T2 · GoodTextured vegetable protein

    Rehydrate it in hot stock first; drier and blander, so season well. (use 0.4× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchBrown lentils

    Softer, earthier and no meaty chew; works in ragù and chilli. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchFirm tofu

    Crumbled and fried it is softer and paler, with little meaty flavour.

  • T3 · In a pinchMushrooms

    Finely chopped mushrooms add savouriness but far less protein and bite. (use 1.5× the amount)

Cook with Plant-based mince

No recipes use it yet.