What Vegetarian Foods Are High In Protein???

Question

Unfortunately the only time that I can eat meat is when I am out. Because my parents are religious (hindu/buddhist) they don't permit meat in the house. Does anyone know What Vegetarian Foods Are High In Protein???

Answer 1

A better question is "What foods aren't?" Nearly everything we consume has protein. Sure, things like Eggs, Beans, certain Nuts, Soy, Tempeh, etc are higher in protein, but even a plain bagel has 11g of protein!

Here's a chart that might help you. http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm

You should thank your parents for being so peaceful and caring so much about your health! : )

PS - don't worry about people like Valerie/Julie. Unfortunately, there are too many people out there who have no idea what they are talking about. One of the weakest anti-vegetarian arguments out there is the "teeth" one, so it shows her level of "thinking."

Answer 2

Peanut Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Milk, Anchovies, Tofu, Soy Milk, Protein Energy Bars, Amino Acid Powder (available at health food stores), all types of Peas and Beans and lentils.

Answer 3

Beans, beans the musical fruit
High in protein and make you toot!
The more you toot,
The better you feel!
So eat those beans for every meal!

Can you eat eggs? They are great too!
Wheat is a great grain too!
Drink Milk!
Soy bean burgers, and meat. It is not really meat just called that by some.
Tofu
Cheese

Remember 50-60 mg a day is all you need, but watch your amino acids. Don't cut them short.

Answer 4

The most important part is variety. If you limit yourself to only a few foods, then you could miss out on some essential nutrients. The obvious choices are soy, nuts, etc. A quick and easy protein "boost" that I use when I am on the go is to add soy protein powder to a fruit and yogurt smoothie.

Answer 5

I won't be repetitive because I believe you have great answers already. But I'd like to add, to anyone interested in becoming vegetarian/vegan but worry about protein or calcium intake, please know that anything and everything human needs to Live a Full and Healthy life can be found growing naturally from the earth.

Freedom!

Answer 6

Edamame!!! You will LOVE these little green guys!!! My 2 & 5 year old LOVE them because they taste nutty! Easy to eat any time and they are just plain great!!!

Here's what you'll find in a half-cup serving of shelled edamame (or 1 1/8 cup edamame in the pods):

120 calories
9 grams fiber
2.5 grams fat
1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat (0.3 grams plant omega-3 fatty acids)
0.5 gram monounsaturated fat
11 grams protein
13 grams carbohydrate
15 mg sodium
10% of the Daily Value for vitamin C
10% Daily Value for iron
8% Daily Value for vitamin A
4% Daily Value for calcium
As you can see, that little serving of edamame gives you a bunch of fiber: 9 grams, about the same amount you'll find in 4 slices of whole-wheat bread or 4 cups of steamed zucchini. It has almost as much protein as it does carbohydrate. It contains around 10% of the Daily Value for two key antioxidants; vitamins C and A. And for a plant food, it's quite high in iron; it has about as much as a 4-ounce roasted chicken breast.

Answer 7

All but beets have more including Iron why else would they be red? Tomatos, Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach, Broccoli,
are good too! Seeds, Peanuts, Nuts are great too!
Please note anyone telling you to have fish isn't a true vegetarian cause fish is a creature not a plant so therefore
fish is a meat!

Answer 8

you don't need to worry about protein. if you're still eating yogurt, eggs, and other dairy products, you're perfectly alright. the average american consumes too much protein. and since you do eat meat on occasion, then you don't have ANYTHING to worry about. now if you were vegan or a rawfoodist, you'd need to be a little more concerned on getting all your proper protein.

Answer 9

nuts are high in protein, and beans and rice together equally absolute protein. soy milk also has a lot of protein.legumes, seeds, and grains too.

Answer 10

Everyone suggested some good foods to you. Just remember that the average American consumes too much protein.