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    15 High Protein Vegan Meals

    Published: Feb 4, 2021 · Modified: Apr 16, 2021 by Megan · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you are looking for a high protein vegan meal for lunch or dinner, then this list of 15 recipes packed with 10-40 grams of protein per serving will be perfect for you! 

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    One of the most comment questions I get asked about eating a plant-based diet is always "How do you get enough protein?". Well, a lot of it comes down to eating high protein vegan meals just like these!

    I've split this into three categories- tofu/tempeh recipes based off soy protein, beans/legumes, and a third category of high protein grains, seeds,  and nuts (including quinoa which is actually a seed!) If you are new to a plant-based diet or are just trying to add more protein to meal prep, these lunch & dinner recipes are great to get you started.

    Tofu/Tempeh Recipes

    Tofu and Tempeh is a great source of vegan protein that comes from the soy plant. Just ½ cup of tofu contains 10 grams of protein and ½ cup of tempeh contains about 15 grams.

    Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein with Tofu

    Protein per serving: 22 grams

    Source of protein: Tofu & snow peas

    Baked Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

    Protein per serving: 18 grams

    Source of protein: Tofu & peanut butter/peanuts

    Photo Credit: runningonrealfood.com

    High-Protein Vegan Salad Bowl

    Protein per serving: 40 grams

    Source of protein: Tofu, Chickpeas, Hemp Seeds

    Tempeh Teriyaki Stir Fry

    Protein per serving: 17.7 grams

    Source of protein: Tempeh

    Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans

    Protein per serving: 16 grams

    Source of protein: Tofu

    Legumes

    Legumes are honestly my absolute FAVORITE way to get in my protein. Chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, black beans, and peas are just a few of my favorite protein-packed legumes.

    Vegan Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

    Protein per serving: 22 grams

    Source of protein: Black beans, kidney beans, quinoa

    Vegan Lemon Orzo Chickpea Soup

    Protein per serving: 20 grams

    Source of protein: Chickpeas

    Photo Credit: eatwithclarity.com

    Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup

    Protein per serving: 19 grams

    Source of protein: Lentils

    The Best Vegan Fried Rice

    Protein per serving: 14 grams

    Source of protein: Edamame & peas

    Vegan Lentil Stew

    Protein per serving: 10 grams

    Source of protein: Lentils

    Cumin Lime Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos

    Protein per serving: 10 grams

    Source of protein: Chickpeas

    Seeds & Grains

    Seeds and grains can be easily forgotten about when thinking about protein. but many are a great source of protein! Some of my favorites include almonds, cashews, quinoa, and wild rice.

    Spring Pesto Quinoa Bowl

    Protein per serving: 22 grams

    Source of protein: Quinoa, pepitas, cashews, pine nuts

    Photo Credit: www.resplendentkitchen.com

    Southwest Quinoa Bowl

    Protein per serving: 16.7 grams

    Source of protein: Quinoa & Black beans

    Vegan Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    Protein per serving: 11 grams

    Source of protein: wild rice

    Chickpea Quinoa Arugula Salad

    Protein per serving: 10 grams

    Source of protein: Chickpeas, pepitas, quinoa

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