Vegetarian high protein low carb meals
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Have you checked out bodybuilding.com for some great ideas for plant protein. They have some fantastic recipes on that there that taste really good. Obviously if you're vegetarian for 20 years you have some experience. but i would check that out and see they have some variety for you.0
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Not trying to intrude, but I really don't think you need 144 grams of protein if that's you in your picture. I would be shocked if you needed more than 800
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I have a nutrition coach and he set all my numbers up. And yeah that's me in my photo. Why do you think that is too much?bclarke1990 wrote: »Not trying to intrude, but I really don't think you need 144 grams of protein if that's you in your picture. I would be shocked if you needed more than 80
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You've been a vegetarian since you were 8? Wa?
You look perfect in your picture...but maybe try vegan protein powders?0 -
Mallybear2020 wrote: »You've been a vegetarian since you were 8? Wa?
You look perfect in your picture...but maybe try vegan protein powders?
Since I was 7, yeah it's been a long time! I already use Herbalife as my protein shake and supplements, but i wanted cut out a shake and use my post workout powder a long with another meal.0 -
If you like and can handle digesting tofu then make a vegetable stir fry. Or I cut mine in tiny pieces and put it in soup. So delicious has some great vegan yogurts fairly high in protein.0
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Definitely try tofu scramble recipe I've had it a couple of times its so good!! You take tofu and scramble it up and cook it in a pan with garlic, tomatoes, spinach, kale, mushrooms... Hope this helps I've been a vegetarian for over a year and recently went vegan0
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Plant based proteins typically come with carbs attached, because that's what plants do. If I were you I'd plan every meal with a plant based protein and accept the carbs that naturally come with it.
There's all the beans, peas, and legumes. I'm quite fond of Edamame seed pods.
For something different, try alfalfa seeds, asparagus, pickled lupini, and winged bean.0 -
You're probably going to be looking at meat v substitutes if you want high protein, low fat - beans tend to have protein but pack fat too. Seitan and soy products like tofu or TVP, possibly quorn products.
Those macros go against the general nutrient advice I usually see from knowledgeable sources.
The goto numbers are .6-.8 grams protein per pound bodyweight or goal weight if overweight. Around .4 grams fat per pound. Fill the remainder with carbs with some flexibility to hit your calorie goal.0 -
I'm vegetarian following a low carb, high fat diet, so my recipes probably wouldn't be any use to you. But if you're cutting carbs you need to use fat for fuel or you'll be tired. Are you trying to lose weight? I've lost 5st in 5 months doing veggie low carb/high fat.0
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You're probably going to be looking at meat v substitutes if you want high protein, low fat - beans tend to have protein but pack fat too. Seitan and soy products like tofu or TVP, possibly quorn products.
Those macros go against the general nutrient advice I usually see from knowledgeable sources.
The goto numbers are .6-.8 grams protein per pound bodyweight or goal weight if overweight. Around .4 grams fat per pound. Fill the remainder with carbs with some flexibility to hit your calorie goal.
I use protein powders already but trying to not use them all the time. I do use meat substitutes already and make a tofu scramble often. My nutrition coach has me on a cutting diet with a 1.2 G protein per pound. I'm an Olympic weight lifter and a crossfit athlete so I need all the protein because I train hard and often. I don't have a calorie go that is not my focus.0 -
Quorn.0
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Butternut squash soup with chickpeas.
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Are you sure it's not 1.2g protein per lbm?0
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I'm a vegetarian too. In interested to see if anyone posts any recipes instead of nutrition above. I typically have the easiest time getting protein from soy. I eat edamame, tvp, spi, etc. I don't like eating so much processed food, but I'm trying to keep my macros balanced while managing my calories. I also eat egg whites, but not sure if that is acceptable for your lifestyle. I found a good bread at Target that is higher in protein and lower in carbs called Little Big Bread. It is sprouted whole grain. I also like the taste of Quorn & Gardein plant protein products as opposed to Boca or Morningstar.
Recipes without processed foods:
Bean chili
Spinach salad w/ any variant of vegetables & beans
Rosemary White Bean Soup
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This maybe too high in carbs but it was delicious.
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2015/10/spaghetti-squash-with-sofrito-and-beans.html
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Check out NaddMatti's soup it contains 107 calories for two cups . It is delicious and light0
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