Welcome to 15 High Protein Vegan Meals!
Whether you are on the hunt for dishes to help keep you full longer or because you are trying to build muscle, being mindful of your protein intake is a great idea. That said, it can be a bit more challenging on a vegan diet so I have created this roundup to help. Here you will find some of the very best recipes to try that are rich in plant protein and totally delicious. I hope that you enjoy them!
Happy cooking,
Timothy
1. Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a classic Italian soup made with potatoes, kale, and sausage. It’s some serious comfort in a bowl! And with these colder months coming up, it’s the perfect recipe to make. It’s full of complex carbs, fresh greens, and 27 grams of protein per serving for a group of 6.
2. Three Bean Salad
This easy recipe comes together incredibly quickly (10 minutes or less people) and all in one bowl. It has 24-32 grams of protein per 3-4 servings.
I like to purchase these pickled lupini beans for this recipe.
3. Roasted Vegetable Pasta
This roasted vegetable pasta recipe has been on heavy rotation for me this summer. It’s a wholesome and filling vegan meal option offering 21 grams of protein per serving for 3.
4. One-Pot Hamburger Helper
This comforting and decadent high protein meal has 24 grams of protein per serving. You can make it even MORE protein-rich by using a high protein pasta like this. The best part is that it’s all done in one pot!
5. Bananas and Cream Oatmeal
This Bananas and Cream Oatmeal has been my go-to easy breakfast recipe as of late! It’s rich in protein (26 grams!), naturally sweetened, and divinely wholesome. Definitely give this one a go.
6. Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
This vibrant noodle bowl is bursting with flavor and texture. Coming in at 35 grams of protein per serving, it also makes for a very satisfying and hearty meal.
7. Macaroni Salad
This comforting Macaroni Salad is super easy to make and totally delicious. The secret ingredient is tofu which gives this dish an ‘eggy’ texture while also bumping up the protein to 30 grams per serving!
8. Dirty Rice
This deeply flavorful rice is bursting with savoriness and spice. The foundation is created with green bell peppers, onion, and celery and because of the seasoned and browned tofu, this side dish offers 25 grams of protein per serving.
9. Chickpea Avocado Salad
My Chickpea Avocado Salad is a great high protein meal option that serves 2. Each serving offers 22 grams of protein and it works beautifully in a sandwich or wrap. It also comes together quickly and easily!
10. Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Who could resist a beautiful salad with a creamy dressing and some crispy chicken over top? For this recipe for 2, I like to use Daring breaded chicken which makes each serving 36 grams of protein.
11. Grilled Rosemary Tempeh Flatbread
This grilled rosemary tempeh flatbread recipe is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that I am sure you are going to love. Each serving offers 23-35 grams of protein depending if you plate it for 4 or 6 people.
12. Skillet Nacho Dip
These nachos are fully loaded and bursting with flavor. Thanks to the pea protein-based ‘ground beef’ and the refried beans, it also offers a substantial amount of protein per serving: 34 grams to be exact!
13. Apricot Glazed Tempeh
Each serving of this delightful tempeh offers 25 grams of protein. To make it even more protein-rich, serve it with some brown rice, roasted squash, and toasted pumpkin seeds to garnish. A side of steamed broccoli would also be lovely.
14. Rainbow Taco Salad
This colorful and veggie-packed bowl is big on flavor and a total delight to eat. It’s also rich in protein, providing 20 grams per serving.
15. Vegan Dahl
This warm and comforting dish is hearty, wholesome, and rich in protein. Offering 20 grams per serving, you can serve it with a side salad or some roasted vegetables as a satisfying meal.
There you have 15 High Protein Vegan Meals!
Thank you for reading this roundup, my friends. Please let me know if you plan on making anything you see here by leaving a comment below, and make sure to tag me on social media. I love to see it.
Happy cooking!
–Timothy
6 comments
Always look forward to, and Love getting your emails!
Was trying to remember where I first saw you when my son asked the other day (we were talking about gumbo) and I believe it was when watching an episode of one of my favorite and our very own Canadian vegan celebrities Mina Massoud during his visit/filming in Mississippi.
Have followed you ever since.
Loving our shared interests on plant based health and healthy living.
Loving your insights on foraging and gardening and, of course loving your recipes.
Looking forward to trying some of the recent drop of your protein rich masterpieces!
Thank you 🫶🏻
Linda 🇨🇦
Hi Linda, thank you for this very sweet message! That was such a fun day when Mina came over for some gumbo!! Very happy to have you here and thrilled to know that you enjoy the newsletter. Happy cooking!
Thanks for this post! I am trying to be more conscious of getting enough protein, so this is very helpful….especially your descriptions of each recipe.
Happy to share, Chris! Thank you for the nice comment. Enjoy!
I love your recipes! your high energy, happy approach to nutrition is lovely. Would you please consider developing some low fat recipes for those of us who have to watch our fat intake? Happy Fall Season.
Kacey
Check out my ‘Bananas and Cream Oatmeal’, ‘Roasted Vegetable Pasta’ (this can be made oil free), ‘Three Bean Salad’ (this can made be oil free), ‘Sweet Pickled Radish’ or ‘Dilly Beans’ (fat free!)! You can also swap out the mayo in my ‘Chickpea Avocado Salad’ with a plant yogurt. Many of my recipes will work with reduced oil or with lower fat swaps and I always try to mention this in the blog post, even if the title does not say ‘low fat’. To be honest, adding ‘low fat’ to the title of a recipe is not something I really want to do (for SEO and to make the recipe more approachable to all- this could be a turn off to some) but please know that I personally have been using the least amount of oil in many of my recipes and they come out great! Enjoy!