Vegan Mince Bowl

This delicious Vegan Mince Bowl is packed with protein and flavor! Made with plant-based mince, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce, this recipe is the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. And the best part? It only takes 15 minutes to make it, so you can have a satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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Ingredients for Vegan Mince Bowl

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

(see Ingredient Notes below for recommendations/substitutions)

A detailed recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

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Ingredient Notes

Vegan mince – you can use plant-based ground meat , TVP (textured vegetable protein), or extra firm tofu. (In Japan, I recommend Green Meat or SoMeat)

Sesame oil – is cooking oil made from sesame seeds. It has a slightly nutty but mostly neutral flavor, and it works well with many Japanese dishes. Use any neutral cooking oil if you need to substitute.

Miso – it adds “umami”, an added depth of flavor and savoriness. For this recipe, I recommend yellow or red miso. Red miso has a more concentrated, bolder umami flavor, so it works well in braises, stir-fries, and hearty soups.

Dark soy sauce – is thicker, darker, and slightly sweeter than regular soy sauce. I use it not only for flavoring, but also to give dishes a deep, rich darkened color. If you don’t have dark soy sauce, you can use regular or light soy sauce instead.

Mirin – is a type of sweet rice wine that is commonly used in Japanese cooking. It has a unique flavor that is both sweet and slightly acidic, and it is often used as a seasoning in marinades, sauces, and glazes. Mirin is readily available at most Asian supermarkets and online.

Coconut sugar – can be subbed with other granulated sugars like brown sugar or cane sugar.

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How to make Vegan Mince Bowl

A detailed recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here’s a quick overview of the process.

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan, and sauté garlic, ginger and onions on medium heat for 2 minutes.

2. Add vegan mince, and the seasonings (dark soy sauce, miso, coconut sugar, mirin) to the pan. Cook on medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add asparagus, green onions, and water. Cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, until the asparagus are tender.

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4. Serve in a bowl over some white rice, and garnish with sesame seeds. ENJOY💕

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Vegan Mince Bowl

This delicious Vegan Mince Bowl is packed with protein and flavor! Made with plant-based mince, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce, this recipe is the perfect combination of hearty and healthy. It only takes 15 minutes to make it, so you can have a satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Plantbased, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: 15-minute recipe, quick and easy, savory bowl
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 200 grams vegan mince
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 80 ml water

Veggies

  • 1 cup asparagus thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped

Garnish

  • sesame seeds
  • chili flakes optional

*see Ingredient Notes above for substitutions/recommendations

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil in a pan, and sauté garlic, ginger and onions on medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add vegan mince, dark soy sauce, miso, coconut sugar, and mirin to the pan. Cook on medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add asparagus, green onions, and water. Cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, until the asparagus are tender.
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  • Serve in a bowl over some white rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and chili flakes (optional). ENJOY!
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