Vegan and 100+ G protein daily without protein powder?

[whitab]

Is this even possible? I would like to be more plant based and protein forward, but I don’t know how I’d get in 100g protein without meat and dairy. I don’t want to rely on protein powder because I’d really like to have all my calories as real food. Does anyone do this?

Alternately, are there any protein powder enhanced meals that are really filling and satisfying but not high calorie? TIA!

 

[hjkisorjr]

@whitab Tofu and tempeh are my #1 source of protein. One block of firm tofu has 32-40 grams of protein.

Lentils are a good source of protein and also a good source of fiber. Also lentil curries are freaking amazing.

My favorite: chickpeas! Half a cup is like 6g of protein. It’s the most versatile bean imo.

I also recommend hemp seeds and chia seeds. I sprinkle hemp seeds to almost anything because it doesn’t really have a taste. You can add chia to your oatmeal or baked goods. You can also make chia pudding. If you like smoothies, you can add both seeds to it and soy milk (1 cup is 7g).

 

[whitab]

@hjkisorjr Can you recommend a recipe source for good and easy lentil curries?

 

[hjkisorjr]

@whitab This is the one I continuously make and it’s my absolute favorite: https://rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-red-lentil-curry/#wprm-recipe-container-5540.

I don’t think it’s easy. It does require a lot of ingredients but honestly you can omit a few of them (like the almond butter, ginger and Serrano peppers) and substitute others with the powdered versions.

 

[nadiip]

@hjkisorjr Oh em gee! Today, I made the lentil curry you recommended and it was freaking bomb!! Wow - sooo good! Def a keeper!

 

[hjkisorjr]

@nadiip I know right?! It’s freaking amazing. I’m going to make it tonight.

Thanks for the award :3

 

[whitab]

@hjkisorjr That doesn’t look too hard actually.

 

[atsmith]

@whitab Added protein powder to oats or smoothies means your upping your protein and still getting a meal in it. Protein powder is still real food just a quick way to get more protein in.