Protein and being vegetarian

Werner205
Werner205 Posts: 3
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all, can anyone recommend a great vegetarian cookbook that has great protein rich meals? I struggle to meet my protein requirements and keeping a balanced caloric intake. Suggestions welcomed! Happy New Year!

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  • sunsetwest
    sunsetwest Posts: 199 Member
    Vegetariantimes.com has the most extensive veggie recipe database I've been able to find. I would start there. Also, if you like it, greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein. I sneak plain geek yogurt into almost every dish these days.
  • Werner205
    Werner205 Posts: 3
    Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    (Australian) Women's weekly Vegie Food is quite a compendium of calorie/carb/fat/protein counted recipes, with some great high protein and low carb options for mexican, thai and italian foods, amongst others. A bit hard to get hold of now even in Australia, but if you ask me nicely I'll scan and send you some recipes from it.
  • Werner205
    Werner205 Posts: 3
    Thanks a million. Appreciate the offer to share recipes. Found the book on Amazon and ordered it! :-)

    Have a great weekend.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    also, if you like cottage cheese, it has quite a bit of protein.

    tempeh, seitan and tofu are all good sources of protein and pick up whatever flavor you're cooking it in!

    and, greek yogurt! my fave!
  • asia_hanebach
    asia_hanebach Posts: 275 Member
    bump!!
  • GreenThyme
    GreenThyme Posts: 9
    If I'm low on protein, I add textured vegetable protein to whatever I'm cooking or I sub quinoa for noodles or rice.
  • sally125
    sally125 Posts: 40 Member
    I start everyday with a fruit and veggie smoothie with some vanilla protein powder. Then I know I am off to a good start and will help me stay full until lunch. Good luck.
  • suzruns2
    suzruns2 Posts: 16 Member
    Here's a vegan bodybuilding site I have found helpful : http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=food
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