There are countless, delicious ways to fit protein into a vegetarian diet -- ways that go beyond downing a chalky shake made from an unidentifiable powder. Beans, tofu, eggs and veggies are just a couple of items on the long list of whole foods that pack a meat-free protein punch.
Carnivores may cock their heads in confusion at a piece of seitan, but one serving of the plant-based meat mimicker boasts 20 grams of protein. That's nearly double the amount of protein in a hamburger at McDonald's, which contains 12 grams.
So you can scarf down a hamburger from McDonald's (which, as a reminder, looks like this), or you can dig into one of the 22 recipes below, all of which have more protein than said burger.
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Baked Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese
Runs With Spatulas
2
Sweet Potato Pizza
Chocolate Chilli Mango
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Curried Black Bean Ratatouille (Vegan)
Eating Bird Food
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4
"Cheese" & Lentil Pie (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Wallflower Girl
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Pasta With Feta, Tomatoes & White Beans
Runs With Spatulas
6
Pumpkin Chili (Vegan)
The Iron You
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Bruschetta Quinoa Casserole (Gluten-Free)
The Iron You
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Polenta & Tofu Skillet (Vegan)
Fat Free Vegan
9
Quinoa, Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata
The Iron You
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10
Egg Muffins
Meme Inge
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Seitan Stuffed With Walnuts, Dried Cranberries & Mushrooms (Vegan)
Fat Free Vegan
12
Breakfast Enchiladas
Meme Inge
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Roasted Tomato, Zucchini & Smoked Cheese Casserole
The Iron You
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Blueberry Protein Pancakes
Corina Nielsen
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Yogurt Breakfast Bowl With Toasted Coconut, Walnuts, Blueberries & Chia
Eating Bird Food
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Curried Carrot Slaw With Smokey Maple Tempeh Triangles (Vegan)
Lunchbox Bunch
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Chipotle Bean Burritos
Runs With Spatulas
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Szechuan Noodles
Runs With Spatulas
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Sausage-Flavored Breakfast Beans & Grits (Vegan)
Fat Free Vegan
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Pasta With Broccoli & Cauliflower (Vegan)
Savory Nothings
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One-Pan Mediterranean Quinoa (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
The Iron You
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Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
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