When you think protein, most people think of animal sourcesmeat, poultry, fish, dairy and eggs.
These high-protein vegetarian meals are sure to leave you feeling satisfied at the end of a long day.
Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets.
Photo: Jacob Fox
It’s a quiche without the fussy crust!
It’s filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyere cheese.
Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.
Jacob Fox
Cilantro Bean Burgers with Creamy Avocado-Lime Slaw
Lighten up your burger!
Bean patties have less saturated fat and more fiber than beef patties.
Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor.
Greg DuPree
Serve it anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
A dollop of sour cream zhuzhed up with beet and lime adds even more flavor.
Look for precooked beets in the produce department of your grocery store.
Cheesy Marinara Beans
This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles.
Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural-foods stores or online.
Cannellini are a good substitute.
Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
This broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish.
As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli.
Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer.
Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce
This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients.
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Using frozen riced cauliflower instead of rice keeps the carbs in checkand makes for quicker prep.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; This recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Greg DuPree
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style Mason jar soup recipe.
Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.
Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks
Antonis Achilleos
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
