10 of Our Top High Protein Plant-Based Recipes From March 2023!

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!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our High-Protein Archives!

1. Spicy Silken Tofu

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In year one of my vegan journey, you could not pay me to eat cold tofu out of a package. Fast forward to almost year three and I can’t get enough! If you are experimenting with cold tofu, let this be your first go-round. It’s packed with so much flavor and protein (secretly)! Not to mention you can whip up this Spicy Silken Tofu by Emani Corcran in 10 minutes or less!

Credit: Reprinted with permission from Blk + Vegan by Emani Corcran. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Monika Normand.

2. Chickpea Veggie Patties

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These flavorful vegan Chickpea Veggie Patties by Planted and Picked are great in a burger, with salads or as a side with your favorite vegetables. They are protein-rich, healthy and flavored by veggies, almond butter, herbs and spices.

3. Barbeque Vegan Meatballs

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Make these mesquite Barbeque Vegan Meatballs by Erin Bruns for your next game-day get-together.

4. Miso Cilantro Edamame Dip

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This Miso Cilantro Edamame Dip by Tara Sunshine will be your new favorite! It’s super easy to make and packed with antioxidants, fibre, and tasty gut-healthy ingredients like ginger and miso.

5. Spicy Chipotle Rice and Beans

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If your diet consists of beans and rice (like ours does), then you need to have this in your recipe book on hand at all times! It’s not just your typical beans and rice, but it adds LOADS of flavor for not that much more work. This Spicy Chipotle Rice and Beans by Kristen Genton will definitely jazz up your weekly beans and rice kick. It’s great on its own, but in tacos or burritos it would shine!

6. BBQ Vegan Black Bean Meatballs

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These BBQ Vegan Black Bean Meatballs by Maria Koutsogiannis are perfect as an appetizer, or to freeze for when you need some balls to throw in your spaghetti sauce!

7. Fregola Sarda with Snap Peas

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Fregola is small spheric pasta made by hand from semolina. This is traditional from Sardinia and it’s traditionally served with fresh clams and grated bottarga. This version of Fregola Sarda with Snap Peas by Alice Carbone Tench has a beautiful texture thanks to the chewiness of the fregola and to the crunchiness of the slightly cooked snap peas.

8. The Best Vegan Ribs

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These vegan ribs are a showstopper. I made these ribs for one of my closest, pickiest friends. She is someone that will tell you the real, really quickly. Not to my surprise, she absolutely loved these ribs! And for that reason, they are absolutely the meal to bring to any vegan skeptic because they are mind-blowingly flavorful and “meaty.” I also strongly suggest this recipe to anyone struggling during a vegan transition.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from Blk + Vegan by Emani Corcran. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Monika Normand.

9. Chick’n Scallopini with Piccata Sauce

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This Chick’n Scallopini with Piccata Sauce by Katherine Henderson is filled with bright, sunshiny lemon flavor. Plus it is so easy to make, and the taste is amazing!

10. Miso-Mustard Tempeh with Roasted Baby Bok Choy

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This marinade is one of my all-time favorite combinations. The spicy mustard and the savory miso perfectly complement the earthy nuttiness of the tempeh. With tender stems and crispy leaves, the roasted bok choy is special in its own right. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of this Miso-Mustard Tempeh with Roasted Baby Bok Choy by Lisa Dawn Angerame right before you are about to eat to bring out the best in every flavor. Altogether, this plate is not only healthy but pretty too! Serve with a nice little bowl of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects. 

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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