What vegetarian foods are high in protein?

Contrary to popular belief, the vegetarian diet can be high in protein. There is a wide variety of meat-free foods that contain a great amount of protein. Consuming these foods helps you reach your daily dietary protein goal and supports your body in building and repairing muscle mass, supporting immunity, and promoting better metabolism.

Here are some vegetarian foods that are high in protein:

• Beans, legumes, and lentils
• Tofu, tempeh, and seitan
• Greek yogurt
• Eggs, milk, and cheese
• Nuts and seeds
• Edamame
• Soya, pea, or hemp protein powder