High-protein vegan meals can be flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious. Check out our favorite recipes!
Consuming an adequate amount of protein every day is important to our body’s functioning. While meats and animal products contain nutrients, there are also plenty of protein-packed ingredients for a vegan diet. Veterans, rookies, and those just wanting something new all can benefit from incorporating high-protein vegan meals in their diet.
There are a ton of non-animal products that have high levels of protein. You can find high protein levels in nuts, legumes, vegetables, whole oats, chickpeas, lentils, and more!
If you’re looking for a high protein whole grain, look no further than quinoa or oats! A cup of cooked quinoa has 7.45g of protein, making it a good substitute for animal protein. Raw oats beat out quinoa and have upward of 10.7g of protein per cup! Who needs meat?
Vegetables are another great source of vegan protein. Broccoli, mushrooms, and spinach are some of the protein-packed options you can find at any grocery store. Substitute spinach for lettuce in your salads, and incorporate broccoli and mushrooms into your meals to up your protein intake.
So, how can you pair these ingredients together to make something rich in flavor? Here are some of our favorite meal ideas!
The ultimate vegan burrito is a great recipe to start with. This recipe uses ingredients like quinoa and black beans to deliver a protein-packed meal. The dish is flavored with cilantro, lime, and Spanish spices, which turn every bite into a flavor explosion!
You can also try Asian-inspired vegan chickpea dishes to get your protein fix. Chickpeas have a mild flavor on their own and are perfect for spicing up the meal! We love using chickpeas as a base for exotic flavors. Take this chickpea recipe and turn it into a lettuce wrap for a quick twist!
We can’t have a vegan protein meal list without mentioning tofu! We love this vegan crispy tofu salad recipe, because salads are simple, quick, and versatile. Not to mention, you can use spinach and kale to add even more protein to your meal! Pair this salad with your favorite dressing for a quick lunch.
These are just a few of our favorite high-protein vegan meal recipes. Try pairing different ingredients with different flavor profiles to spice up your weeknights. Or, keep some quick snacks on hand to ensure you’re getting the protein you need!
What are your favorite high-protein vegan meals? Let us know by tagging @mobilestylesapp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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