Vegetarian minced meat

Vegetarian mince is a predominantly plant-based alternative to meat-based minced meat. It consists of a mixture of various vegetable proteins and vegetable fats and usually contains chicken eggs.

Common ingredients in vegetarian mince include egg, soya, sunflower seeds, green spelt meal, oat flakes, mushrooms, lupin meal, lentils, milk, jack fruit, wheat and pea protein. The ingredients make it different from vegan mince.

Vegan and vegetarian mince has become a standard product on supermarket shelves. The texture and flavour are comparable to the original and many consumers take it as a welcome alternative. You can find it in specialised shops, as well as in discount shops and in every grocery shop around the corner. Various online shops also offer vegetarian mince.

Vegetarian mince is rich in protein. Animal protein can be easily metabolised by your body and is a high-quality source of protein. In general, animal protein is a very high-quality source of protein. Adequate protein intake is particularly important to keep your body and muscles healthy.

Vegetarian mince often contains a lot of sugar. This can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. They also usually contain a lot of salt and seasonings with flavour enhancers. The World Health Organisation recommends a maximum of fifty grams of sugar and a maximum of six grams of table salt per day.

The amount of fat in vegetarian minced meat can be compared with conventional meat products. Meat substitutes are often not lower in fat than meat. Vegetarian mince contains no phosphate.

Pay attention to the nutritional information provided. A balanced consumption of vegetarian mince together with fruit, vegetables and fibre is recommended.

Do you want to know exactly what is in your vegetarian mince? No problem, just try it out for yourself! We will show you an example recipe for vegetarian mince:

Ingredients for homemade vegetarian mince:

Choose regional and organic food for a better ecological footprint. You can also pay attention to how the hens are kept when using eggs. We recommend free-range and organic quality.

• 1 small onion
• 130 g oat flakes
• 100 grated cheese
• 130 ml milk
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• Vegetable broth
• 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Herbs to taste

Make your own vegetarian mince in eight steps and enjoy:

1. Finely dice the onion.

2. Mix the oat flakes, cheese, milk, egg, a dash of vegetable stock and spices in a bowl.

3. Heat the oil in a pan.

4. Fry the mixture for a few minutes and break it up.

5. Add the diced onion when the mince is golden brown.

6. Fry the vegetarian mince for a few minutes. Serve with a side dish of your choice.