Since I don't eat meat or dairy products and only eat eggs occasionally (when I get them from my friend's free-roaming backyard hens), getting enough protein at dinner time can be a slight challenge. Although I love filling up on a big, fresh bowl of salad, it doesn't offer much in the protein department. And since I'm doing CrossFit regularly, my body needs protein to heal and grow my big-ass muscles. Here are the high-protein vegan dinner recipes I swear by. Each offers at least 15 grams of protein, and each recipe is absolutely delicious and satisfying.
Massaged kale is topped with warm maple-cinnamon roasted butternut squash, white beans for protein, cucumbers and almonds for a satisfying crunch, and raisins for a little added sweetness.
Instead of ricotta, the creaminess in this lasagna comes from blended tofu flavored with garlic and fresh basil. The velvety consistency will floor you!
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This recipe includes all the essentials you need for losing weight: protein, healthy fats, and fiber. And the best part is it's a one-pan meal, so it's easy to make and even easier to clean up!
If you've got a slow cooker, making this vegan butternut squash lentil soup will be a breeze. This recipe makes eight servings, so you can make enough for dinner, lunch, and then some.
This dish has become a family fave for three reasons: One, it's absolutely delicious. Two, it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan. And three, it's packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs, so I feel satisfied after a bowl.
Quinoa is anything but boring in this sesame-ginger salad with protein-packed edamame, crunchy cabbage, and rich sesame oil. Eating the colors of the rainbow is always good for your health, and all the different flavors in this salad work perfectly together.