“Vegetarians don’t get enough protein.”
How many times have you had your friends or a random guy at the gym say that to you? You’ve probably lost count.
Well, this myth is far from the truth. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, there’s always enough protein sources for every type of diet.
Don’t believe us? Check out these delicious plant based high-protein recipes and thank us later!
1. Veggies & Tofu Fried Rice
This meal in a bowl will leave you full for hours and has a pretty good ratio of all the necessary macronutrients, i.e. carbs, proteins and fat. If you’re on an eggetarian diet, you can include eggs in this recipe. If not, the tofu is good enough too. Give it a try and you’ll find yourself making this delicious healthy recipe every other day!
Total Calories: 371
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2. Vegan Banana Pancakes
Got a sweet tooth? No, worries. We have just the right recipe for you! This eggless, protein-packed recipe will leave your mouth watering. It’s perfect for a breakfast meal and literally takes just about 15-20 minutes to prepare. You can make this recipe even more nutritious by adding your favourite fruits as the toppings.
Total Calories: 572
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3. Healthy Bean Salad
If you’re as lazy as some of us, a salad is a great healthy meal option. You can customise it to suit your taste and can very easily prepare this within minutes. White beans are one of the yummiest protein sources for vegetarians. This salad recipe is also highly rich in Vitamin C and A and we could all use some extra vitamins in our diet right now.
Total Calories: 357
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4. Lentil & Chickpeas
We all know that dal is a rich protein source, but this isn’t true for all types of lentils. More so, this recipe also utilizes chickpeas which will make your meal even more nutritious. Instead of the regular yellow dal that we eat every so often, use red lentils or masoor dal since it has more protein. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves simple ghar ka khaana.
Total Calories: 355
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5. Kidney Bean Salad
Lastly, we have another easy and quick recipe for you. Beans and lentils are great sources of protein and this salad recipe makes them taste even better. It’s vegan, gluten free and is relatively lighter than the other recipes on the list. If you’re looking for a balanced meal, one one is perfect for you.
Total Calories: 276
Get the full recipe here.
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The Bottomline
Whoever said that healthy food cannot taste yummy clearly didn’t try these recipes. Not only are they protein-packed but also extremely easy to make.
Now that the second wave of Covid-19 has hit us, it’s best to stay at home and cook the yummiest of meals by yourself.
Stay healthy and stay safe!
