Recipes — high protein

Many people on a plant-based diet find breakfast to be their biggest culinary challenge, but don’t let that be an excuse to skip the meal altogether (which is NEVER a good idea). Having always been used as a breakfast grain, quinoa makes a hearty and filling substitute for standard cereals. It’s easy to adapt this recipe to your personal palate, so experiment, get creative, and fill up on this good-for-you morning meal. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked quinoa 1 1/5 tsp of cinnamon 1/4 cup of raisins ½ cup of chopped...

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a quick and easy plant-based breakfast. One that will ACTUALLY keep me full until lunch. Fill up on on this chipotle black bean avocado toast. It'll power you through your busy morning and give you enough energy to get you through to lunch.    Prep Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 pieces of whole-wheat toast 1 can of black beans ¼ a tsp of chipotle spice 1 tsp of garlic powder a pinch of sea salt a pinch of black pepper 1 lime, juiced 1...

So you've just gone plant-based but you're stumped at breakfast time? Move over oatmeal...there's a new plant-based breakfast in town. This chickpea scramble makes the perfect vegan brunch, especially for those who typically opted for eggs before transitioning to a plant-based way of life. Have this chickpea scramble with avocado toast, toss in a burrito, or enjoy as a breakfast taco. The possibilities are endless. Prep Time: 5 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tsp turmeric ¼ cup water 2 handfuls spinach OPTIONAL: green onion ½ sliced...

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that will please everyone at your table? This plant-based buffalo quinoa with white beans. Packed with protein and mixed with a super easy refined-free buffalo sauce, you'll have this dish table-ready in 30 minutes.   Prep Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of water 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 ribs of celery, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 can of organic white beans, rinsed and salt-free For the Buffalo sauce: 1/2 cup tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 TBSP maple syrup 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4...