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107 High-Protein Vegan Recipes (With 20+ Grams of Protein Per Serving!)

January 6, 2021 by Jeffrey Trull

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Ever tried searching for “high-protein vegan recipes” only to be disappointed by what you’ve found?

If your experiences are like mine, you’ve been frustrated to see that a lot of supposed “high-protein” vegan recipes either don’t actually have that much protein or don’t list how much protein is in them.

That’s why I created this list of 107 high-protein vegan recipes from all over the internet. Each recipe has 20+ grams of protein per serving, so you don’t need to guess how much you’re getting in each high-protein vegan meal.

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  • Dinner
    • Pizza
    • Burgers
    • Tempeh
    • Tofu
    • Beans and Lentils
    • Seitan
    • Pasta
    • Dessert
  • Lunch
    • Bowls
    • Soup
    • Salad
  • Breakfast
    • Smoothies
Homemade baked vegan Mac n Cheese

Dinner

  1. Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Etoufee from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen (34 grams protein per serving)
  2. Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese {Gluten Free} from Cotter Crunch (27 grams)
  3. Moroccan Spiced Vegan Shepherd’s Pie from A Saucey Kitchen (25 grams)
  4. Mujadara from Vegan Liftz (24 grams)
  5. Vegan Meatballs (Beanballs) from 2 Share My Joy (22 grams)
  6. The Only Vegan Taco Recipe You’ll Ever Need from Trifecta (20 grams)
  7. Traditional Style Vegan Shepherd’s Pie from Allrecipes.com (20 grams)
  8. Beyond Sausage Chicago Dog from Beyond Meat (20 grams, with bun)
  9. Ancient Grain-Stuffed Red Bell Peppers from Whole Foods Market (20 grams)
Vegan pizza with vegetables and pesto

Pizza

  1. Bangin’ Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza from One Green Planet (57 grams protein per serving)
  2. Avocado-toast Pizza from MYPROTEIN™ (28 grams)
vegan sandwich with tofu, sauce, and peppers

Burgers

  1. High-protein Vegan Burgers from Full of Plants (38 grams protein per serving)
  2. Vegan Lentil Burgers from Food Network (21 grams)
  3. Red Beans and Rice Veggie Burgers from A Beautiful Mess (20 grams)
  4. Kimchi Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat (20+ grams)
  5. Truffle Mac & Cheese Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat (20+ grams)
Teryaki tempeh with rice and vegetables

Tempeh

Tempeh is a fermented, plant-based protein that’s high in protein and makes for easy vegan meals, like stir fry.

  1. Lemon Tempeh Air Fryer Sheet Pan Dinner from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen (35 grams protein per serving)
  2. Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Fries with Curry Mayonnaise from The Spruce Eats (33 gram)
  3. One Pan Tempeh Butternut Squash Bake from Eating Bird Food (29 grams)
  4. Smoky Tempeh Stuffed Acorn Squash from Sinful Nutrition (28 grams)
  5. Italian-style Spaghetti Squash with Tempeh from Whole Foods Market (22 grams)
  6. Tempeh, Lettuce & Tomato (TLT) Sandwich from Whitney E. RD (21 grams)
  7. The Ultimate Tempeh Chili from The Simple Veganista (21 grams)
  8. Thai Tempeh Buddha Bowl from Fit Mitten Kitchen (20 grams)
Stir fry with udon noodles, tofu, mushrooms and vegetables. Asian vegan food, meal, stir fry in wok over

Tofu

Tofu is another plant-based protein. It’s generally gluten free, and is easy to cook with as it often takes on the flavors of spices and sauces paired with it.

  1. Curried Tofu Wraps from BBC Good Food (54 grams protein per serving)
  2. Vegan Fry-up from BBC Good Food (41 grams)
  3. Beet Tacos with Mung Beans with Blackened Tofu, Radish Slaw, and Crispy Corn from One Green Planet (33 grams)
  4. Vegan Crockpot Lasagna with Spinach and Tofu from The Spruce Eats (25 grams)
  5. Cashew Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu from Whole Foods Market (24 grams – swap egg noodles for rice noodles)
  6. Almond Butter Tofu Stir-fry from Minimalist Baker (23 grams)
  7. 15 Minute Sesame Lettuce Wraps from Sincerely, Katerina (20 grams per 4 wraps)
  8. Roasted Tofu, Delicata Squash, and Carrot 1-pan Meal from POPSUGAR (20 grams)
  9. Baked Tofu Chunks with Cajun Spice Dry Rub from SkinnyMs (20 grams)
Vegetarian lentil stew with bolognese sauce in a bowl with parsley

Beans and Lentils

  1. Vegan Lentil Salisbury Steak from Rabbit and Wolves (45 grams protein per serving)
  2. Thai Jungle Curry from MYPROTEIN™ (28 grams)
  3. Vegan White Bean Salad from The Spruce Eats (27 grams)
  4. Simple Spiced Lentils from I Heart Vegetables (25 grams)
  5. Cauli-Tikka Masala from MYPROTEIN™ (25 grams)
  6. The Ultimate Vegan Protein Burrito from Blissful Basil (22 grams)
  7. Vegan Jacket Potato from MYPROTEIN™ (22 grams)
  8. Sweet and Sour Chickpeas Peppers Broccoli from Vegan Richa (21 grams)
  9. Spinach Chickpea Curry from Allrecipes.com (21 grams)
  10. Malai Kofta: Potato Dumplings in Spiced Tomato Sauce from One Green Planet (20 grams)
  11. Creamy One Pot Curried Lentils and Quinoa from Yup, it’s Vegan (20 grams)
  12. One Skillet Mexican Quinoa from Making Thyme for Health (20 grams)
Vegan seitan slices, courgette rolls and grilled potato

Seitan

  1. Vegan Steak (Tender, Juicy and Flavorful!) from Loving It Vegan (58 grams protein per serving)
  2. Seitan Stuffed with Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, and Mushrooms from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen (39 grams)
  3. Jacked-up Vegan Ribs from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen (35 grams)
  4. Mongolian Seitan (Vegan Mongolian Beef) from Yup, It’s Vegan (29 grams)
  5. Vegan Chicken from Loving It Vegan (24 grams)
  6. Chick’n Style Seitan Cutlets from One Green Planet (22 grams)
  7. Seitan & Black Bean Stir-fry from BBC Good Food (22 grams)
Vegan pasta with spinach, basil and vegan parmesan

Pasta

  1. Seitan and Pasta in Spicy Peanut Sauce from kiipfit (30 grams protein per serving)
  2. Pesto Spaghetti with Vegan Meatballs (Chickpea Walnut Meatballs) from Vegan Richa (24 grams)
  3. Mac & Cheese (Vegan, GF, High-Protein, Kid-Friendly) from Wild Earthline (23 grams)
  4. Vegan Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo from Food Network (22 grams)
  5. High Protein Vegan Pasta Bake from Meals with Maggie (20 grams)
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Dessert

  1. Lenny and Larry’s Protein Cookie Copycat from Modern Honey (24 grams per 1 plus one-half cookies — cuz who can eat only one!). Use pea protein, chocolate chips, and plant-based margarine to keep it vegan.
vegan sandwich with tofu and vegetables

Lunch

  1. Impossible™ Cheesesteak from Impossible Foods (25+ grams – 25 grams of Impossible Burger per serving)
  2. Impossible™ Gyro from Impossible Foods (20+ grams – 19g per serving of Impossible Burger, plus pita)
  3. The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich from CookingLight (20 grams – omit honey and greek yogurt and sub vegan yogurt or cheese)
Vegan bowl with avocado, silky tofu, bean sprouts and pickled vegetables over rice

Bowls

  1. Easy Bowl with Peanut Sauce from VeganFitness.com (41 grams protein per serving protein per serving)
  2. High-Protein Vegan Bowl Recipe from Bree’s Vegan Life (30 grams)
  3. Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowls from Minimalist Baker (29 grams)
  4. Detox Power Bowl from 2 Share My Joy (28 grams)
  5. Roasted Veggie and Brown Rice Bowl from Veggie Inspired (25 grams)
  6. Nourishing Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl from Minimalist Baker (24 grams)
  7. Quinoa Protein Bowl from The Full Helping (24 grams)
  8. Peanut Butter Tofu Bowl from Vegan Richa (23 grams)
  9. Quinoa Chickpea Buddha Bowl from Minimalist Baker (22 grams)
  10. Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls from Cookie and Kate (21 grams)
  11. Vegan Protein Buddha Bowls from Nourish Every Day (20 grams)
  12. Quinoa Power Bowl from Foolproof Living (20 grams)
  13. Black Bean Sweet Potato Protein Bowl from Any Reason Vegans (20 grams)
vegan chili

Soup

  1. Vegan Chile Colorado Seitan Stew from Yup, It’s Vegan (39 grams protein per serving)
  2. Easy Vegan Chilli Sin Carne from Wallflower Kitchen (25 grams)
  3. Iranian Eggplant and Chickpeas Stew from One Green Planet (25 grams)
  4. Kerryann’s Chilli Con Veggie from Jamie Oliver (25 grams)
  5. Curried Potato & Lentil Soup (1 Pot!) from Minimalist Baker (23 grams)
  6. Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup from Live Eat Learn (23 grams – sub dairy-free milk)
  7. Chickpea Lentil Quinoa Spinach Stew from Vegan Richa (21 grams)
  8. African Peanut Lentil Soup from Vegan Richa (20 grams)
  9. Chipotle and Sweet Potato Stew from Vegan Liftz (20 grams)
colorful buddha bowl salad with grilled tofu and pea shoots

Salad

  1. Vegan Protein Salad from Running on Real Food (40 grams protein per serving)
  2. The Great Big Vegan Salad from Delish Knowledge (30 grams)
  3. Power Protein Salad from Well and Full (30 grams)
  4. The Ultimate High Protein Vegan Caesar Salad from Delish Knowledge (28 grams)
  5. Blissed-out Thai Salad with Peanut Tempeh from Minimalist Baker (21 grams)
  6. Creamy Ranch Kale Salad with Buffalo Tofu from Yup, it’s Vegan (20 grams)
Tofu scramble with vegetables in a pan

Breakfast

  1. Vegan Tofu Scramble with Spinach from The Spruce Eats (36 grams protein per serving)
  2. Vegan Breakfast Tempeh Potato Hash from The Spruce Eats (31 grams)
  3. High Protein Oatmeal from Skinny Fitalicious (31 grams, omit collagen for vegan)
  4. Vegan Bacon from Loving It Vegan (28 grams for 3 strips)
  5. Vegan Protein Pancakes from Vegan Liftz (27 grams for 3 pancakes)
  6. High Protein Three Seed Avocado Toast from Stacey Homemaker (26 grams)
  7. Tastiest Tofu Scramble from Fit Men Cook (23 grams)
  8. High Protein Vegan Breakfast Burrito from Oh She Glows (22 grams with wrap)
  9. Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble from Food Network (21 grams)
  10. Tofu Scramble from VeganFitness.com (21 grams)
  11. Plant Protein Power Breakfast Bowls from Kitchen Treaty (21 grams)
  12. High Protein Vegan Breakfast Burritos from Beyond Mere Sustenance (20 grams)
  13. High Protein Oatmeal – 4 Ways from Bites of Wellness (20 grams)
Vegan Protein Milkshake With Oats, Banana

Smoothie

  1. Matcha Smoothie Bowl from Running on Real Food (24 grams protein per serving)
  2. Superfood Blueberry Protein Smoothie from Skinny Fitalicious (21 grams)
  3. The Husband Protein Smoothie from Happy Healthy Mama (21 grams)
  4. Coconut Cream Pie Protein Shake from Love & Zest (21 grams)
  5. Vegan Protein Shake from Loving It Vegan (20 grams)

Are we missing any of your favorite high-protein vegan recipes? Let us your top high-protein vegan meals know in the comments!

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About Jeffrey Trull

Jeffrey Trull is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA). He also holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. He's eaten a plant-based diet for over 16 years and has been 100% vegan for two years. In his spare time, he's an avid weightlifter, cyclist, and home chef.

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  1. Lisa Goodwin says

    January 2, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    hey there,
    thanks for including my recipe, what a great round-up! I would love to see some share buttons as well and I’ll be sure to share this 😉

    • Jeffrey Trull says

      January 2, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Hey Lisa – absolutely! Thanks for the awesome recipces! And I’ve added social share buttons now so should be good on that. Thanks for the reminder!

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