And now, our top 25 high protein vegetarian meals!
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Over the decade of writing this food blog specializing in vegetarian and vegan meals, we’ve found so many tricks to making filling high protein vegan and vegetarian recipes. Here’s a list of our top high protein vegetarian meals that our family loves! Each one has been tested by a real family (us!) and they are listed with protein amounts.
Cheese, yogurt, and milk: Cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, other cheeses, and milk are excellent sources of vegetarian protein. See our top Cottage Cheese Recipes. Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and other legumes are protein superstars. Toss them in salads, soups, stews, or curries for a hearty dose of protein. See our top Lentil Recipes and Black Bean Recipes. Tofu and tempeh: Tofu and tempeh are high protein plant based foods. Scramble tofu for breakfast, grill tempeh for a satisfying sandwich, or add it to stir-fries for a protein boost. See our top Tofu Recipes. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are packed with protein and healthy fats. Sprinkle them on salads, yogurt, or oatmeal, or blend them into smoothies to amp the protein. Quinoa: This ancient grain is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. Use it as a base for grain bowls, stuff it in vegetables, or toss it in salads.
Protein: 30 grams per serving Protein: 17 grams per serving for stir fry, 2 grams per ½ cup cooked white rice Protein: 20 grams per serving Protein: 20 grams per serving Protein: 15 grams per serving Protein: 17 grams per serving Protein: 15 grams per serving (without bun) Protein: 28 grams per serving Protein: 20 grams for 2 enchiladas Protein: 14 grams per serving (with quinoa) Protein: 29 grams (lentils only) Protein: 15 grams per serving (tempeh only) Protein: 20 grams per serving Protein: 17 grams per serving Protein: 14 grams per toast Protein: 25 grams per serving Protein: 18 grams per serving Protein: 21 grams per bowl Protein: 25 grams per slice Protein: 14 grams for tofu only (serve with multi-grain toast) Protein: 22 grams per serving Protein: 15 grams per serving Protein: 16 grams per serving Protein: 18 grams per serving Protein: 14 grams per serving, additional 2 grams per ½ cup cooked white rice No reviews
