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Veganuary is starting strong this year with many people trying out some more vegan type recipes! But if you are conscious of what a vegan diet consists of you’ll know that it’s not always high in protein.

Protein is essential for reducing hunger (great for weight loss), increased strength, reducing cravings, and feeling full. It is essential! we need it to function and we need it for our brain health too.

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Athletes and growing teenagers especially need protein because muscle is growing constantly. You need to be able to feed the muscle what it needs!

Not only that, a lot of these recipes are Instant Pot Friendly and easy for on the go college kids, or busy moms needing to make something healthy, delicious and quick this week.

So if you are trying to include more plant-based options for your protein, these are some awesome recipes. I always need more ideas to add more protein in my dinners without adding chicken or fish in my diet.

Here are some amazing Recipes for you to add into your week.

20 Plant-Based High Protein Dinner Recipes

Black Bean Sweet Potato Protein Bowl

This Black Bean Sweet Potato recipe is 100% plant based. Furthermore this vegan bowl recipe contains over 20 grams of protein. Similarly it is high in fiber and vitamin A. -Jessica

Vegan Chickpea Omelete

Vegans can have their omelettes too! With chickpea flour and spiked with nutritional yeast, this omelette has just as much protein as the egg version! A vegan chickpea flour omelette, gluten-free and soy-free, is a breakfast or dinner recipe to fuel you all day long! -Rebecca

Vegan Red Dahl Lentil Dish

This delicious vegan red lentil dal is always a crowd pleaser. And with 19g of protein per serving it’s nutritious too! Get ready to discover a new family dinner favourite. – Sophie

Chipotle Lime Tofu

This Chipotle Lime Tofu is a great protein for a bowl or stuffed into a burrito!- Valerie

Another tip! You can totally use cauliflower rice for a low carb option and add some guacamole for healthy fats 😋

Vegan Chinese BBQ ‘ribs’

Thee Chinese BBQ “Ribs” are made from high protein tempeh which is also full of probiotics as a bonus too! -Valerie

Shiitake Cream Pasta

This Garlic Shiitake Cream Pasta is a chef’s go to when he’s exhausted and needs something easy. It’s made with tofu and mushrooms for a high protein meal. You can also use lentil noodles for an extra boost- Go Dairy Free ORG

Easy Baked Tofu

This is a perfect recipe to make baked tofu to add to anything. with this basic recipe, you can add plant-based protein to any meal.

Mongolian “beef”

You won’t miss the beef in these tasty Mongolian soy curls! This soy curls recipe is a delicious vegan take on the popular Mongolian Beef dish from PF Chang’s and you will give you lots of protein without the meat! -Mary

Chickpea Coconut Curry

This chickpea coconut curry is easy, quick and make-ahead curry. This protein rich wholesome and healthy curry gets ready within 20 minutes. -Prajakta

Chickpea ‘Cheeze’ Sauce

The main ingredient in this cheese sauce is protein-packed chickpeas, and it’s easy make in just 5 minutes. -Elizabeth

This is great for pasta like pictured here! this would also be good in rice or on top of a veggie filled bean burrito!

Farro Protein Bowl

When in doubt, bowl it out!This vegan Fall Farro Protein Bowl that’s easy-to-make, filling and delicious! – Jackie

This bowl is amazing for all year around! If you want to stay away from the chickpeas, you could also use lentils which are still high in protein. Or use one of the tofu recipes listed in this roundup.

Vegan Black Bean Curry

This black bean curry is packed with flavoured thanks to the abundance of spices and vegetables giving that balance of goodness that the body needs. -Charla

Chickpea Curry

We designed this dish specifically for busy parents and college kids. As a matter of fact it is a dish that both our kids easily made in their teeny college dorm “kitchens”. Its super nutritious, requires only a can opener, measuring spoons, a pot, and a stove (or hot plate or Instant Pot). – Gregory

Great for on the go, throw in a reheat-able container in your lunchbox for school.

Black Chickpea & Red Quinoa Burgers

Filled with protein and nutrients, this burger is great with or without a bun for a busy weeknight.

Terriyaki Tofu

Terriyaki tofu recipe contains a whopping 75 grams of protein! It can be shared between 2 people as a main dish or 4 people as a side dish. – Robin

I love adding this type of tofu to cauliflower rice, and broccoli for added veggies.

Lazy Falafel

This Lazy Falafel is SUPER easy to make, will take up less than 30 minutes of your time, and tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version! Plus it’s packed with protein-rich chickpeas! – Rhian

This takes me back to my Mediterranean roots. this is a healthier non-fried version of your favorite restaurant’s meal.

Sweet & Sour Tempeh

This sweet and sour tempeh is a healthy twist on your favorite takeout. The homemade sauce is just 5 ingredients and this recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Plus, tempeh is a great source of plant-based protein! -Liz

Tofu Green Bean Stir fry

This simple Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry is easy to make, healthy, and delicious. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and has 27% of your daily protein needs per serving. Have the takeout without the guilt! -Mary

Peanut Tofu Satay

This Peanut Tofu Satay Curry is really easy to make, super satisfying, and so full of flavour. It’s rich in protein thanks to the tofu and peanut butter! -Rhian

Seitan& Mushroom Meat (under 20 mins)

I hope you guys found these recipes helpful! it can be hard to find different high protein meals. A lot of these recipes contained chickpeas which… I am not a huge fan of. So if you are like me, you can actually swap it out with a different bean or even peas. You can also boost your protein in vegan meals by adding nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

I will definitely be trying some of these recipes this month! Especially the Chinese BBQ ribs and Chickpea Cheeze sauce…

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