20 High Protein Vegan Recipes (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Tiffany
Check out this list of delicious, high protein vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Who said vegans don’t get enough protein?!
Many people believe the myth that you can’t enough protein on a plant based diet and have to consume a bunch of supplements and protein powder, however that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Whether you’re looking to gain weight on a vegan diet, or are just simply trying to meet a daily protein goal, you’re going to love these vegan protein recipes.
Listed down below are high protein vegan recipes, centered around Caribbean spices, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Let’s get into it!
Vegan Sources of Protein
There are endless sources of plant based proteins, some offer more than others. Whichever source you choose, I think its safe to say that vegans can find protein from multiple places!
Legumes– Literally any kind you please!
Protein Powder- This one should be pretty obvious. Use this link to explore the world of delicious and satsfying vegan protein powders.
Quinoa– If you don’t like quinoa, it’s because you’re not cooking it right. This ancient grain is great for digestion and packed with protein. Use this link to get your hands on some.
Chickpea Flour: This is a gluten free flour made from chickpeas and can be used in place of regular flour to amp up the protein level to pancakes, muffins, or anything you can think of! Grab some chickpea flour here.
Grains/Seeds/Nuts: Like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, peanuts, you know the drill.
Edamame- These are green immature soy beans and they taste amazing in a salad or noodle dish.
Chickpeas
Lentils
Peas
Pinto Beans
Tofu
Seitan
Black Beans
Flax Seeds
Tempeh
Vegan Scrambled Eggs- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Two servings of this have about 20 grams of protein, how’s that to start off your day?! These vegan scrambeled eggs are made out of protein heavy chickpea flour and are also gluten free and alkaline.
Curry chickpeas- Jamaican Style
One of the most popular recipes on the blog, this chickpea curry recipe is made with authentic Jamaican flavor, an easy weeknight dinner, and packed with protein!
Caribbean Peanut Punch- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Craving a quick and easy drink? This Jamaican peanut punch recipe is super thick and super protein packed!
Jerk Chickpeas
Who needs chicken when you have this protein rich, deliciously seasoned Jamaican jerk chickpeas recipe.
Jamaican Meatless Stew Peas- High Protein Vegan Recipes
This is the definition of a vegan high protein dinner recipe! Made primarily from red kidney beans, this dish is incredibly comforting, simple to make, and protein heavy.
Lentil Potato Curry
One of my absolute favorite recipes on the blog. This Lentil Pot curry is loaded with umami flavor and genuinely tastes amazing and so comforting!
Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner- High Protein Vegan Recipes
This sheet pan dinner is made all in the oven and what I like to call a throw and go! It’s perfect for weeknights when you can’t be bothered to stand over the stove and can be easily made for meal prep.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
An authentic recipe loved across the Caribbean. If you’re looking to increase your protein intake, Jamaican rice and peas is the perfect protein packed side dish!
Spirulina Popcorn- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Spirulina is a powder made from sea algae, is extremely good for you, tastes wonderful in this popcorn, and adds a pretty good amount of protein to this vegan snack!
Jerk Lentils
One of the most popular recipes on the blog. These Jamaican jerk lentils have such an authentic flavor, are easy to make, and incredibly tasting.
Herb White Bean Dip – High Protein Vegan Recipes
A quick and easy protein packed vegan snack that literally only takes 5 minutes to throw together!
Okra Stew w/ Butter Beans
Combined with perfectly seasoned okra, this dish centers around butter beans and tastes oh-so good!
Spirulina Juice- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Did you know spirulina actually has a good amount of protein?! This juice is perfect for a detox or boosting the body’s immunity.
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn squash
Seasonal to the colder months, this recipe is quite easy to make, extremely filling, and can feed an entire family.
Scotch Bonnet Hummus- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Hummus is one of the easiest ways to get protein in via a snack. This spicy scotch bonnet hummus is bursting with Caribbean flavor and takes about 5 minutes to make!
Black Bean Coconut Soup
This coconut simmered, Caribbean spiced black bean soup is so comforting and amazing to enjoy on a cool day.
Jamaican Vegan Brown Stew Chicken (w/ tofu)- High Protein Vegan Recipes
Made as a plant based take on the classic Jamaican brown stew chicken, this dish is protein heavy thanks to the tofu present!
Coconut Curry Quinoa
A quick and easy side dish, this coconut curry quinoa is packed with flavor AND protein!
Coconut Curry Lentil Soup- High Protein Vegan Recipes
An absolute life changer on a snowy day! Not only is this soup protein rich from the blended lentils, its incredibly easy to make and will have your house smelling amazing!
Vegan Shepherds Pie Jamaican style
I love this vegan shepherd’s pie recipe because it takes on a Jamaican twist of flavor with tender lentils as the base. It’s also perfect for meal prep!
Cozy Lentil Soup- High Protein Vegan Recipes
When it’s a rainy, gloomy day outside, I always crave a heartier, more protein rich meal and this delicious cozy lentil soup does jut the trick for me,
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