By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 24th, 2023
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A common concern about vegetarian and vegan diets is that they may lack sufficient protein. But vegans can get protein from various plant sources, though some may be better than others. Here are 8 high protein vegetarian foods to include in your diet.
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Kidney, black, pinto, and most other varieties of beans contain high amounts of protein per serving. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are another type of bean with a high protein content.
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Amaranth and quinoa are complete sources of protein, which is uncommon among grains. Amaranth and quinoa are good sources of complex carbs, fiber, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
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Soy milk is made from soybeans and usually fortified with vitamins and minerals. It can be a great alternative to dairy milk for those who avoid dairy.
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Eating oats is an easy and delicious way to add protein to any diet. Oats are not considered a complete protein, they do contain higher quality protein than other commonly consumed grains like rice and wheat.
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These little seeds contain high levels of iron, calcium, selenium, and magnesium, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compounds.
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Nuts, seeds, and their derived products are great sources of protein. Nuts and seeds are also great sources of fiber and healthy fats, along with iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and certain B vitamins.
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Green peas are rich in protein and are also a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and several other B vitamins.
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Lentils are also a great source of fiber. They can be used in a variety of dishes, ranging from fresh salads to hearty soups and spice-infused dahls.
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