The Ultimate Vegan Protein Thread

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  • rainydaze613
    rainydaze613 Posts: 112 Member
    Not sure if it's been posted, but I love edamame!
  • porcelinah
    porcelinah Posts: 7 Member
    yay! thanks for this post! <3
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
    Thanks for this post and the recipe ideas! For 1 year I was 100% vegan, and I stuck to legumes, grains, nuts, seeds and produce. Period. No MSG, sugar or fake sweeteners, or anything artificial. I'm branching out now and having an egg now and then, and some fish or yogurt to get more protein with fewer carbs. I'm an improvisational cook who hates following recipes, but I will look into trying your suggestions.
  • charcharbec
    charcharbec Posts: 253 Member
    I agree with ALL of this. I have YET to try Seitan because I cant find it ANYWHERE!!! But I want to so bad. Need to find better ways to prepare tempeh... i find it has too bland of a taste for me but still buy it for a heck of a lot of protein.
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    craving tempeh now
  • LWeiler82
    LWeiler82 Posts: 40
    bump for all the awesome recipe ideas!
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    I agree with ALL of this. I have YET to try Seitan because I cant find it ANYWHERE!!! But I want to so bad. Need to find better ways to prepare tempeh... i find it has too bland of a taste for me but still buy it for a heck of a lot of protein.

    The blandness of tempeh makes it a great vehicle for sauce! I've also had great success using it as "meat"balls.
  • MrsODriscoll
    MrsODriscoll Posts: 127 Member
    What an excellent thread! I'd highly recommend the Red Thai Tofu and Quinoa, Kale and White Bean Stew both from 'Appetite for Reduction' and the Quinoa Vegetable Paella from fatfreevegan.com.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Great timing for me to see this since I am thinking about returning to vegetarianism and possibly becoming a vegan. I agree that tempeh is the best. I also think tofu is underestimated. Just needs to be prepared right and seasoned well. Going to look into those vegan friendly protein powders. Thanks for sharing this with us.
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
    One more thing... if you are using store bought tempeh, STEAM IT quickly before using it. It releases the bitterness that often turns newbies away from it.
    Thank you!! I had no idea. I will try it again.
  • neutralize
    neutralize Posts: 22 Member
    bump
  • nyssa1231
    nyssa1231 Posts: 120 Member
    Not sure if this has been posted yet:

    http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556369-the-21-best-muscle-building-foods-for-vegetarians/

    Even though it's entitled "21 Best Muscle Building Foods for Vegetarians", it's a slideshow created by a vegan trainer in California. Don't forget high protein vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower!
  • Flissbo
    Flissbo Posts: 302 Member
    bump, thank you :-)
  • Rosalindgr
    Rosalindgr Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks !!!! more times than not i go on a meatless binge!!!!
  • sweetlola13
    sweetlola13 Posts: 18
    bump
  • EllaScarlet
    EllaScarlet Posts: 165 Member
    You are a goddess!!
  • Lose_It_Leo
    Lose_It_Leo Posts: 91 Member
    Awsome! I've been meaning to try more vegan substitutes.
  • Jessi__
    Jessi__ Posts: 31
    Thank you OP for such an amazing thread!! You rock bigstyle :D
  • sherkert
    sherkert Posts: 22 Member
    thank you!!!!
  • AsaraFuriosa
    AsaraFuriosa Posts: 293 Member
    Bump

    I'm not a vegan, but I love certain vegan foods. Thanks for the protein ideas, they are great!!
  • redcat17
    redcat17 Posts: 267 Member
    Has anyone mentioned Turtle Island Tofurky products? Yeah, they're processed, but one of their sausages has a whopping 27 grams of protein. I don't eat them that often, but when I need a fast meal after getting home late at night from the gym I grill one up with some veggies. Throw in a little quinoa pasta with some nutritional yeast (or nooch as it's called) and you've got yourself a high-protein meal.
  • kimberlylane16
    kimberlylane16 Posts: 13 Member
    Bump :) thanks!!
  • mpf1
    mpf1 Posts: 1,437 Member
    bump
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Bump!

    No longer vegan (I like my Greek yogurt and honey too much) but still a veg head.
  • lisa_e2012
    lisa_e2012 Posts: 9 Member
    Bump
    Thanks, I've been looking for ways to get good veggie protein - getting so fed up with eggs and chicken!
  • Redheadllena
    Redheadllena Posts: 353 Member
    New BFF for introducing me to those blogs/recipes- Thank you!!! Plus I got a chuckle out of your writing lol

    Can I also add- Quorn Vegan Burgers....best Vegan/Veggie Burger out there. Thank me later ;)
  • phoenixgirl81
    phoenixgirl81 Posts: 309 Member
    Quinoa is also a great protein source.

    And, as you say, there are some "mock meats" that are just delicious and protein rich (and really quite low in calories) - redwood do a great range, as do Fry's and lots of others.

    There are even coconut yoghurts out there that are delish!

    For those in the East of Australia, I get a lot of my "mock meats" from www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au
  • TanzaMarie
    TanzaMarie Posts: 94 Member
    Great thread, thanks!
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    I know this is old but I found this thread and there has been a lot of vegan vegetarian protein questions lately and it seems very good advice here.
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