BBC Good Meals Plant-Based mostly Grocery store Awards Outcomes 2023
Finest hen various
Winner: Aldi Plant Menu no hen kievs
These had a crispy, well-seasoned coating with good flavour. It tastes remarkably like a traditional hen kiev (and likewise had the same texture) and the buttery-style filling had sturdy garlic flavour which is certain to be a crowdpleaser.
Obtainable from:
Aldi (£1.99 for two)
Finest fish various
Joint winner: Aldi Plant Menu salt & vinegar no fish fillets
The crispy batter on these fillets reminded judges of traditional fish and chips. The filling had a texture and flavour barely paying homage to mashed potato, nevertheless it did have a slight flake to it similar to fish and trace of that flavour too.
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Obtainable from:
Aldi (£1.99 for two)
Joint winner: ASDA OMV! Deliciously Vegan soften within the center fishless desserts
This felt just like a traditional grocery store fishcake. The creamy pesto filling was pleasantly lemony and strongly herby, whereas the coating was crisp and crunchy.
Obtainable from:
Asda (£2.80 for two)
Finest vegan mince
Winner: Plant Based mostly by ASDA meat-free mince
Vegan mince is a difficult one to get proper, however we predict this is able to work properly in a veggie bolognese. It had essentially the most impartial style of all we tried, making it versatile in a number of recipes, with good seasoning and satisfying texture.
Obtainable from:
Asda (£2.50/250g)
Runner up: Tesco Plant Chef fish-free goujons
These skinny, golden goujons look similar to traditional fish fingers. There’s loads of crunch from the coating and a lightly-flavoured filling, prepared for a fish finger sandwich and plenty of ketchup.
Obtainable from:
Tesco (£2/240g)
Finest milk various – soy
Winner: Lidl Vemondo unsweetened soya milk
Judges felt this was all-rounder soy milk – with a well-balanced sweetness in comparison with others tried that assorted between tremendous candy or very dry. It had viscosity and would sit properly in espresso and tea.
Obtainable from:
Lidl (55p/1l)
Finest milk various – oat
Joint winner: Waitrose barista oat lengthy life drink
Our favorite grocery store oat milk for entering into espresso. It had creamy texture and refined oat flavour.
Obtainable from:
Waitrose (£1.65/1l)
Joint winner: Asda oat barista
Our oat milk choose for utilizing on cereal. It had a powerful oat flavour that will additionally work properly in porridge to offer it additional depth.
Obtainable from:
Asda (£1.45/1l)
Finest laborious cheese various
Winner: M&S Plant Kitchen sliced mature fashion various to cheddar
These slices would not really feel misplaced in a sandwich or to high a veggie burger. There was a slight smoke flavour giving depth and finish flavour.
Obtainable from:
Ocado (£2.90/180g)
M&S in-store
Runner up: Tesco Plant Chef various to mature cheese
This had a agency, barely chewy texture that reminded judges of string cheese. It had a light-weight quantity of salt for flavour and was general pretty refined.
Obtainable from:
Tesco (£2.20/200g)
Finest mozzarella various
Winner: Tesco Plant Chef various to grated mozzarella
Created from coconut oil, this pre-grated mozzarella had a impartial flavour however judges have been impressed by it melting properly, helpful for a home made vegan pizza.
Obtainable from:
Tesco (£2.20/200g)
Finest delicate cheese various
Winner: Free From by Sainsbury’s Authentic various to delicate cheese
This plain delicate cheese various had a refined tang and customarily easy texture with only a slight graininess. It will work properly melted via pasta or unfold on a cinnamon bagel.
Obtainable from:
Sainsbury’s (£2.10/170g)
Finest plain plant-based yogurt
Joint winner: Lidl Vemondo soya yogurt
Our choose if you need a soya-based yogurt. It has essentially the most related flavour to plain dairy yogurt of all that we tried, though the feel is kind of grainy.
Obtainable from:
Lidl, in retailer
Joint winner: Crops By Deliciously Ella coconut yogurt
Our profitable alternative for a coconut-based yogurt. It had a delicate and lightweight texture (virtually like whipped cream) and the marginally bitter flavour would please followers of coconut water. This could be greatest used to high curries and stews, reasonably than consuming alone.
Obtainable from:
Waitrose (£3.50/300g)
Finest agency tofu
Winner: M&S Plant Kitchen natural tremendous agency tofu
This agency tofu went pleasantly golden and crisp on the skin when fried in slices. The center was creamy with a slight soybean flavour, however it could carry marinades and dressings properly.
Obtainable from:
Ocado (£2.65/300g)
M&S, in-store
Finest vegan sandwich
Winner: Waitrose PlantLiving hoisin no duck wrap
This spinach wrap is stuffed with vegan spiced wheat and pea protein items, hoisin sauce and loads of veg. The mixture of pickled cabbage and ginger, Chinese language leaf, spinach and spring onion provides engaging color but in addition crucially loads of freshness and crunch, for a delightful mixture of textures.
Obtainable from:
Waitrose (£3.85)
Finest vegan snack
Winner: M&S Plant Kitchen cheese twists
You’d by no means know these buttery cheese straws have been vegan. They have been crisp and flaky with an genuine cheese flavour and can be an awesome snack to serve a crowd with drinks.
Obtainable from:
M&S, in-store (£1.50/125g)
Finest vegan mayonnaise
Winner: M&S Plant Kitchen vegan mayo
This creamy mayo has thick texture similar to normal mayonnaise and can be a straightforward all-rounder to make use of, though has a slight acidic aftertaste.
Obtainable from:
M&S, in-store (£1.75/250g)
Finest vegan dessert
Winner: Asda OMV! Deliciously Vegan chocolatey cake
A fantastic straightforward go-to for any particular events or birthdays that require a vegan cake. It is generously iced with thick swirls of chocolate icing and the delicate cake has deep cocoa flavour.
Obtainable from:
Asda (£10)
