Vegetarians, better ways of getting protein?

Question

What are some high protien vegetarian friendly foods besides peanuts and cheese?

Answer 1

First off you need less than you think and many vegetables have some protein.

The easiest way though to increase your protein is to use meat substitutes in your cooking. In the freezer section of your grocery you should find Morningstar, Boca, and Garden Burger products that can be either eaten on their own or put into recipes. Some of my favorites:

Veggie Burgers by any of them many flavors and choices be sure to try several to find your favorite.
Morningstar "Sausage" links or patties.
Morningstar Burger Crumbles for putting in spag sauce or chili.
Garden Burger Riblets

My kids also like the Morningstar Chick patties and nuggets.

The next best way to increase protein is to get Legumes (beans and nuts).

Lastly there are many forms of Tofu available to that can be used as a meat substitute in recipes or eaten on its own.

Answer 2

Hi there!! here are a couple ways of getting protein in a vegetarian diet. 1. Eat a wide variety of foods. Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes in your diet. 2. Add soy products. Tofu and tempeh can be added to soups or stir-fries. 3. Use textured vegetable protein. It can be added to soups and other dishes to increase the protein content. 4. Eat imitation meats and cheeses. Veggie versions of hot dogs, burgers, cheese and luncheon meats are readily available, and many brands are high in protein. 5. Add protein powder to shakes or cereal if you feel you're not getting enough. 6. Increase your bean intake. Beans are high in protein, as well as fiber. 7. Eat sea vegetables and spirulina. 8. Snack on nuts or nut butters.

Answer 3

Soybeans, soy products (tofu, TVP, 100s of varieties of "faux" meat ranging from burgers to "chicken" nuggets to sausages,) nuts, seeds, beans of all sorts, peas, lentils, chickpeas, whole grains and grain products (pasta has been vilified by the "low carb" craze, as though it's not a source of protein as well!) eggs (if you're still eating them,) dark green vegetables, even mushrooms. Try quinoa; it's has all 8 essential amino acids and more protein content than any other grain along with iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and B vitamins.

Answer 4

Legumes (including peas) and whole grains are great sources...almost everything else has some protein as well. Protein is easy to get...too much is bad.

Answer 5

i love to start my mornings out with a soy shake (blueberries, strawberries, mangos and bananas are my favorite) i sometimes add milled flaxseed too. Other days I eat flax cereal with soymilk... soooo good esp if you add fruits. For lunch I find creative ways to add protein in my salads by using chickpeas, blackbeans, pinto beans etc. Put together a quick bean salad using the mentioned beans, corn, red peppers, peas, rosemary, basil, oregano, soysauce, vinegar and some olive oil! For dinner I usually find asian restaurants the best because they have tofu options. Try putting pine nuts or tofu in your pasta/lasagna!

Answer 6

you probably don't need as much protein as you think you do. if you are eating lots of raw fruits and veggies then you are certainly getting enough protein, unless you have some kind of medical condition.

Answer 7

Nutrient
Food Sources

Protein
Legumes, soy foods, nuts, seeds, whole grains, peanut butter, eggs, dairy foods, Silk soy milk and Rice Dream

Iron
Leafy greens (spinach, mustard greens, swiss chard), dried fruits (apricots, raisins, prunes and figs), soy foods, blackstrap molasses, fortified breads, cereals, legumes (black eyed peas, chick peas, lentils, pinto beans) and watermelon

Calcium
Tofu, leafy greens, broccoli, sea vegetables (nori sheets on sushi), fortified foods (cereal, soy milk, juice and dairy foods)

Vitamin D
Fortified foods (soy milk, cereal and fortified milk), plus some unprotected sun exposure or rely on a multivitamin

Zinc
Whole grains, lentils, bran flakes, wheat germ, soy foods, sesame and sunflower seeds

Vitamin B12
Fortified foods (soy milk, cereal), nutritional yeast (check label), eggs, miso (soy) and dairy foods

Answer 8

u need to eat meat again. vegetarian foods just don't cut it.
fish is very healthy.

did u know chimpanzees are the second most intelligent animal becuase they are meat eaters? those complex proteins help them form a much more intelligent brain than other apes and monkeys which are mainly vegetarian

Answer 9

tofu, soy stuff like veggie burgers. they make foods with soy for a lot of meat foods (soy "chicken", soy "turkey," etc.), soy milk, yogurt, protein powder

Answer 10

Sorry for the link, but the list is huge... please read this:
http://www.bestbread.ca/QUICK_-_REFERENCE_NUTRITION_CHART.pdf
Turn to the page about protein, and there you go...

Also, every living thing is made from protein.