Even carnivores will love them!
You don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy vegan meals. Plant-based meals are high in fiber, and they can be high in protein, too. Legumes, such as beans, chickpeas, lentils, and soy are packed with protein. Even some grains, such as quinoa, are a good source of protein, so there are plenty of ways for you to get your protein. These 15 high-protein vegan recipes will fill you up and give you the energy you need to get through your day. Plus, they taste so good that even carnivores will love them!
1. Asian Vegetable Lettuce Wrap with Peanut Sauce
Take a few of these lettuce wraps to work for an easy and healthy lunch. You can make a few servings of the filling and sauce on Sunday, and fill wraps all week long.
2. Chunky Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
Peanut butter is a great source of protein, and this classic peanut butter and banana sandwich makes the perfect protein-packed breakfast or lunch.
3. Quinoa Lentil Burger
Quinoa and lentils are high in fiber as well as in protein, so this burger will fill you up for hours.
4. Quinoa Stuffed Squash
Acorn squash is a hearty vegetable that will warm you up during cold months. Stuff it with quinoa, vegetables, and spices to make it a complete meal.
5. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
That’s right–pumpkin is delicious in chili. It also adds a hefty helping of vitamin A and fiber.
