What counts as high-protein?
These 40 high-proteinvegetarianmeals enlist a wide array of ingredients to guarantee you’ll feel full and fueled-up after eating.
(For even more lightning-fast meat-free options, check out thesevegetarian Instant Pot recipes.)
Lisa Lin viaHealthy Nibbles and Bits
You’re sure to find a few satiating dishes here worth adding to your meatless rotation.
They’re plenty hearty thanks to a mix of vegetarian protein sources like eggs and feta.
Kick the protein count up yet another notch by simply adding a can of chickpeas.
Beef up the protein count in this one by swapping in your favorite brand of whole grain orlegume pasta.
Paired with whole grains, guacamole, and potatoes, it makes for a very filling meal.
And the lemon-garlic Greek yogurt sauce is creamy, a little tangy, and full of even more protein.
It’s a bit of a process but worth it.
Using black beans or pinto beans, for example, will work equally well.
This recipe also uses a bit of protein-packednutritional yeastto give the dish a more cheesy, egglike flavor.
When cooked properly, the resulting product tastes uncannily like meat!
Forspeedy lunchesin general, you’ll never regret having lentils ready to go.
(It’s not bad for dinner or lunch either.)
Think of it as an extra low-maintenance frittata.
Making your own pita is a plus, but store-bought will work just fine.
It’s the perfect creamy, starchy counterpart to all that caramelized, roasted cauliflower.
Feel free to use the filling elsewhere, like as a pasta sauce or pita pocket filling.
One-Pot Chickpea Noodle SoupfromMinimalist Baker
Many of us have a soft spot for chicken noodle soup.
Relying on chickpeas is a simple way to keep the dish meat-free but protein-rich and just as heartwarming.
Add a fried egg for an extra protein boost.
Make things even easier on yourself by using afood processorto do most of the chopping for you.
Roasted Broccoli and Farro BowlsfromGimme Some Oven
This protein-rich grain bowl is infinitely riffable.
Don’t have almonds?
Swap in whatever nut you do have.
Try substituting broccoli for cauliflower or brussels sprouts, and don’t bother making farro fresh.
Whichever grain you already have meal-prepped, whether that be quinoa or bulgar, will make an ideal base.
Whether sweet or savory, you could’t go wrong.
Not unlike falafel, the results are crunchy, tender, and almost as protein-rich as actual wings!
Not to mention, it also gets a healthy dose of melted cheese to top it all off.
Eat it with a side of bread or over a grain (like farro) for a complete meal.
