Top Sources of Protein for Vegetarians

Protein, in addition to helping create strong muscle and bones, creates the building blocks for antibodies, hormones, neurotransmitters, and essential for the metabolism.

I prefer to get my protein from a variety of sources, not just from meat, dairy, and eggs. Here’s a list of Vegetarian protein sources, which can help you with getting plenty of protein throughout the day, and enjoying a variety of protein sources – even if you aren’t Vegetarian.

Beans and Legumes

Lentils- 1 cup, 18 gm

Black Beans- 1 cup, 15 gm

Kidney Beans- 1 cup, 13 gm

Pinto Beams- 1 cup, 12 gm

Chickpeas-  1 cup, 12 gm

Nuts and Seeds

Chia Seeds- 2 tbsp, 4 gm

Peanut Butter- 2 tbsp, 8 gm

Almond Butter- 2 tbsp, 5 gm

Sunflower Seeds- 1/4 cup, 6 gm

Hemp Seed- 4 tbsp, 15 gm

Quinoa- 1 cup, 9 gm

Vegetables

Avocado – 1 whole, 10 grams

Broccoli – 1 cup, 5 grams

Spinach – 1 cup, 5 grams

Peas – 1 cup, 9 grams

Artichoke – 1 medium sized, 4 grams

Asparagus – 1 cup, 5 grams

Beet Greens- 1 cup, 3 grams

Grains

Brown Rice- 1 cup, 5 mg

Farro- 1 cup, 8 gm

Freekeh- 1 cup, 12 gm

Amaranth- 1 cup, 9 gm

Buckwheat- 1 cup, 6gm

Barley- 1 cup, 7gm

Muesli- 1 cup, 8 gm

Miscellaneous

Whey Powder- 1 tbsp, 8 gm

Tempeh- 1 cup, 41 gm

Spirulina (Blue Green algae) – 1 tbsp, 6 gm

If I didn’t list it on here, please include your ideas in the comments section. Also, feel free to share what your favorite  protein source is!

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Vegetarian Burrito

Ingredients:

6 soft Tortillas (warmed)

2 cups cooked Brown Rice

1 cup cooked Black Beans

2 cups shredded Lettuce

1 cup chopped Tomatoes

1/2 cup grated Almond Cheddar Style Cheese

Red or Green Sauce, if desired.

Instructions:

Step 1) Place warmed tortilla on a plate, and then add rice, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes and almond cheese on the tortilla.

Step 2) Wrap up tortilla to make a burrito.

Enjoy!

Note:

The variety of colors and  flavors mix well together, and this is a delicious burrito all on it’s own! Of course, you can add the red or green sauce to it if needed, but it’s definitely not a “must”.

I always try to cook with as much fresh ingredients as possible, but I understand if that can’t always be the case. If you need to, use a 15 oz can of black beans in replace of the 1 cup of freshly cooked black beans. Also, there are plenty of delicious and soft Gluten-Free tortillas available if needed.

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Buckwheat Wildberry Waffles (Organic) by Nature’s Path

I wasn’t the biggest fan of pre-made waffles, until I came across Nature Path’s Organic Buckwheat Waffles! With other waffles,  they are cheap tasting (bland) and unhealthy. Mainly it is the unhealthy part that concerns me.

I first got the Buckwheat Wildberry Waffles by Nature’s Path for my husband, who prefers gluten-free products. I decided I would try it one morning, and it wasn’t so bad. It was actually pretty good- Good enough you can eat it plain, which is the true test if it tastes good!

What’s great about these waffles is that they not only taste good plain, but they are Gluten-Free, Wheat Free, Vegetarian, and has No Trans Fat. For those of you who understand and know the value of Organic, this is also a USDA Organic product.

As far as preparation goes, you can add some butter or jam to it. If you usually like to put syrup on your waffles, you might want to try this with some warmed up honey for added flavor. It tastes great, sweet,  and it is a lot healthier for you than regular syrup.

Why not give these waffles a try!?

Serving: 2 Waffles

Calories: 180

Where to Buy: Health Food Stores, Grocery Stores, or visit naturespath.com

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