I need protein but I am for vegetarian dishes

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I understand this all too well. I'm in the same boat- looking to up my protein as well preferably without all the fat and trying some vegetarian dishes as an alternative (because eating meat gets old after a while).

Tempeh is a great source of protein, roughly about 20-30 grams per cup. Tofu is another meat-free option coming in at about 10 grams of protein per serving. There's a lot you can do with them, too: meatless meatloaf, stir fry, meatless meatballs, soups, salads, chili, add it to baked pasta dishes, put them in sandwiches/wraps...

For recipe ideas, I recommend:

www.budgetbytes.com

www.traderjoes.com/recipes

BudgetBytes got me started on learning how to cook and they've really expanded a lot over the years. There are hundreds of great recipes that are simple, straight-forward and budget-friendly. I love how they even give you the cost breakdown per serving.

Trader Joe's has a lot of good recipes on their website. If you don't have a store near you, that's okay- just use whatever's around. The ingredients are what they are, but the recipes are really good. I'm actually making the Teriyaki BBQ Tofu with Soycutash Greens this weekend, can't wait!