Best high protein vegetarian recipes: 59 photos
FAQ
Some legumes with the highest protein content per 100 g serving include :
- field peas (26 g)
- cowpeas (24 g)
- common beans (24 g)
- mung beans (23 g)
- pigeon peas (22 g)
- chickpeas (21 g)
- soybeans (13 g)
Milk, cheese, nuts, beans, and tofu are good sources of protein. You can also try tempeh, veggie burgers, and other meat substitutes. Vegetables also have 3 grams of protein per serving. If you struggle to get enough protein through food alone, a protein supplement may be useful.
High protein vegetarian meals
- Homemade ricotta gnocchi – 25.9g protein per portion.
- Warm lentil and halloumi salad – 36.7g protein per portion.
- Vegan katsu curry – 32.9g protein per portion (plus sides)
- Avocado and halloumi wraps – 28.9g protein per portion.
- Creamy garlic mushroom tagliatelle – 27.2g protein per portion.
Pulses and dals, seeds and nuts, low-fat dairy products and tofu are good sources of protein for vegetarians. They are safe to consume daily and vegetarians can include them in their everyday diet plan.
Plant-based proteins: 100 g of nuts like almonds (21 g of protein) or cashews (17 g), 100 g of chia seeds (16.5 g), 100 g of pumpkin seeds (30 g), 100 g of sunflower seeds (20.8 g), 100 g of lentils (24.6 g), 100 g of black beans (6 g), 100 g canned chickpeas (7 g), 100 g of tofu (18.8 g), 100 g of peanut butter (24 g) ...