10 of Our Top High Protein Plant-Based Recipes from April 2024!

Protein is the word on everyone’s lips when it comes to vegan nutrition! It’s an important building block for the human body and everyone needs it. We are here to help you discover the power of plant-based protein through these simply amazing recipes!

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1. Orange Sesame 3-Bean Salad

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This Orange Sesame 3-Bean Salad by Denise Perrault is a flavorful blend of sweet oranges, citrus-soy dressing, and nutty sesame seeds, and is a healthy twist on an old favorite.

2. Orange Chick’n

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This tofu chick’n has a crispy exterior with a divine sticky orange sauce coating. This Orange Chick’n by Llyod Rose is sweet, spicy, and very addictive. The orange zest is truly the ingredient that makes this dish special with high notes of citrus. I remember when I created this recipe, I made it for three days straight for others to try because it was just too good. I promise if you made a top five list of all the recipes inside this book, this Orange Chick’n would make the list!  Reprinted with permission from Crazy Good Vegan by Lloyd Rose. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Sarah Kermalli.

3. Creamy Dumpling and Butter Bean Stew

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This warming stew has an incredible amount of flavor, texture, and richness. The soft and fluffy dumplings in this Creamy Dumpling and Butter Bean Stew by Maria Gureeva are a unique twist and practically melt in your mouth. They were inspired by a dumpling soup my grandma always made for me. Garnish the finished stew with a fresh herb of your choice, such as dill or basil, and you certainly will not be disappointed.   Reprinted with permission from Earthy Vegan Eats by Maria Gureeva, Page Street Publishing, Co. 2021. Photo credit: Maria Gureeva.

4. Quiche

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This Quiche by Dominique Ebra is perfect for brunch and to share with friends!

5. Meatless Meatloaf

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With all the traditional seasonings of the original, this vegan meatless meatloaf with chickpeas, peppers, and onions is big on flavor, topped with a tomato maple glaze. This Meatless Meatloaf by Alison Corey i  perfect as the main dish at your next dinner party, or easy enough to pull together for a weeknight meal.

6. Taco Meat Nachos

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These perfect Taco Meat Nachos by Maria Koutsogiannis are great for lunch, game day, or after school. Made with walnuts, you’ll have even meat eaters guessing how you did it.

7. Chickpea Cutlets with Savory Mustard Sauce

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Chickpea cutlets with savory mustard sauce are the definition of simple decadence. Whip up these Chickpea Cutlets with Savory Mustard Sauce by Denise Perrault in the food processor and while they bake, whisk up a savory mustard sauce that caters to the mustard lovers’ in your life. You don’t need tons of time to make yummy cutlets. You don’t need fancy ingredients and or kitchen tools. Although the method is well-suited for plant-based beginners, the results will distinguish you as a pro.

8. Chickpea Chorizo Tacos 

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This Chickpea Chorizo Tacos by Stephanie McKinnie is like soyrizo, minus the soy! The chickpeas get their meaty “chorizo” flavor by crumbling them in a food processor with savory sun-dried tomato and being cooked in a skillet with a hot and spicy sauce. Load up your tacos with plenty of crisp lettuce, vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, and some guac to balance the heat.

9. Curried Red Lentil Dal With Sunchoke

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This curried red lentil dhal is excellent and especially when it’s on a pile of Romaine lettuce, spinach, red cabbage, celery, parsnip, carrot, turnip, and bell pepper. The complex mixture of spices of the dhal is accented by the texture of sunchoke and squash and then finished with the crisp, freshness of raw vegetables.

10. Basil Butter Bean Hummus

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This Basil Butter Bean Hummus by Robin Browne is loaded with the yummy basil flavors of pesto and packed with the tahini, beans, garlic, and lemon flavors that make hummus the king of snack time. It’s pretty divine.

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