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Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers · Vegan mince

Plant Pioneers Meat Free Mince

Sainsbury's own-brand lightly seasoned soya mince, cooked from frozen.

Swap it for beef mince

View product at sainsburys.co.uk

Marked suitable for vegans on sainsburys.co.uk — checked September 2026.

The lowdown

Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers mince is made from textured soya protein and marked suitable for vegans. Use it in a cottage pie, chilli or lasagne — it takes on the flavour of whatever sauce you cook it in.

How to cook it

Pan-fry from frozen with 50ml water in a preheated pan over a moderate heat for about 14 minutes, stirring regularly (retailer listing).

Always follow the instructions on your pack and make sure it's piping hot before serving.

Best for

Put it to work

Recipe · Burgers + Mince

Double Vegan Smash Burgers

Thin, crusty, lacy-edged patties stacked double with melty cheese and a tangy burger sauce.

27 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Recipe · Mince

Rich Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

A slow-simmered, deeply savoury ragù made with vegan mince — midweek-easy, Sunday-good.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Easy

Recipe · Mince

Smoky Chilli Non Carne

A big pot of smoky, beefy-style chilli with kidney beans and a hint of dark chocolate.

55 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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