If you are interested in some delicious high protein  vegetarian meals that are packed in proteins and could be taken to manage your weight, then you are in the right place.

 On the deep interest of sharing some of the great meals that one can enjoy while at the same times are healthy, I will be happy to share some of my preferred meals with you. These meals are high in protein, incredibly filling and BEST of all, ideal for curbing those horrid hunger pangs in between workouts and tightening up our belts for our dream bodies. 

1. Lentil & Quinoa Salad 

 Lentils and quinoa are another protein-combo that you can never go wrong with. Mix them up with the seasons, feta and crisp vegetables and then drench it in some lemon vinaigrette. I loved it as it was satisfying, packed full with many lovely flavours that cuts across important parts of my meal. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown)
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions: 

1.  In a bowl stir cook quinoa, lentils, cucumber, tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. 
2.  In a small bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 
3.  Drain the marinade from the chicken and pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. 
4.  It is best served cold or at room temperature. 

 2. Paneer Stir-Fry (high protein )

 Paneer, that is the Indian cottage cheese is not only yummy but is also packed with high  protein. Sauté it with sliced bell peppers, onions and season with a little soy sauce. Enjoy it with brown rice or on its own – it is a high protein meal to behold. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

 Instructions: 

1.  In a pan heat olive oil and cook onion and garlic until translucent. 
2.  Sauté the curry powder and allow to cook for another one ½ minutes. 
3.  Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 
4.  Add chickpeas and spinach. Simmer until the spinaches are blended and the chickpeas are warm. 
5.  Season with salt and best eaten with whole grain roti or brown rice. 

 3. Chickpea & Spinach Curry(high protein )

 Chickpeas are a vegetarian’s dream :more than a food, a friend. Cook them in a rich tomato gravy seasoned with spinach, garlic and other whole spices. Best served with whole grain roti or quality brown rice. The best thing about it is that it is is filling, classical, and you’ll not be hungry for quite some time. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

  Instructions: 

1.  In a glass or a bowl arrange a scoop of Greek yogurt, followed by a handful of berries, and the last spoon of granola. 
2.  Drizzle with honey. 
3.  Again, repeat the layers and do not forget to add a few drizzles of honey on the top layer. 
4.  Serve immediately. 

4. Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait 

 To have something sweet in the morning the Greek yogurt can be put into a small dish and topped with a cup of freshly cut berries, nuts, and honey. Blending Greek yogurt, highly in protein with simple berries, sweet with a little hint of sour, will be a winning combination. And plus it is very easy to prepare. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 2 tbsp granola
• 1 tbsp honey

  Instructions: 

1.  In a pan heat olive oil and gently fry mushrooms to softness. 
2.  Put the cherry tomatoes and spinach into the pan and when the spinach has wilted, is ready. 
3.  Add crumbled tofu and turmeric powder in to the preparation. Stir well to combine. 
4.  Take another bowl, add garlic, curry paste, turmeric, sugar, and fish sauce, mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally. This should then be seasoned with some amount of salt and pepper. 
5.  Serve with whole-grain toast.

5. Tofu Scramble (high protein vegetarian)

 Tofu can be used as eggs substitute. You can just scramble it with other vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms. For colours and taste add pinch of TURMERIC powder. Best accompany it with a whole grain toast if you desire a protein packed breakfast. 

Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 200g firm tofu, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

1.  In olive oil, cook mushrooms on normal heated pan until soft. 
2.  Put in cherry tomatoes and spinach, and stir until the spinach is no longer vibrant green. 
3.  Sauté another two minutes; add crumbled tofu and turmeric powder. Stir well to combine. 
4.  Let the mixture to cook for 5-7 minutes stirring every now and then. Stir and season with salt and pepper to your desire. 
5.  Serve with whole-grain toast. 

 6. Black Bean Tacos (high protein )

 Black beans are especially rich in protein and fibre. Soft corn tortillas can be stuffed with black beans, sliced avocado, salsa and also a pinch of cheese. It takes a very short time to prepare and the results are very gratifying.

Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• 4 small corn tortillas

 Instructions: 

1.  Cook and warm the black beans in a small sauce pan over medium heat. 
2.  For the base of the dish, take corn tortillas and warm them gently in a pan or microwave oven. 
3.  Place black beans, avocado, salsa and shredded cheese in each of the tortilla. 
4.  Spice it up and serve hot with a beautiful cut lime on the side. 

 7.Edamame & Veggie Stir-Fry 

 Well, I have demonstrated that edamame is loaded with protein. Try fry it with the assortment of colourful vegetables together with garlic and ginger. Enjoy it over a bed of quinoa or brown rice making it healthy goodness to tuck into especially when you are hungry. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked)
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

 Instructions: 

1.  In a pan, heat some olive oil and then fry the garlic until it changes colour. 
2.  Finally, put the carrot, bell pepper and, zucchini. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. 
3.  Put in the cooked edamame and the soy sauce. Stir fry for a further 3 minutes. 
4.  Served over quinoa or brown rice. 

 8. Chia Seed Pudding (high protein vegetarian)

 Chia seeds are among the tiniest seeds but rich in protein on the market. Put them in a bowl with almond milk and a small amount of vanilla essence and leave it to soak for a day. In the morning, one can add fruits or nuts over it. It is dairy-based, very tasty and, oddly enough, contains that blissful feel of some heavy sin that you should not commit, but you probably should. 

Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp honey
• Fresh fruit for topping

 Instructions: 

1.  Take a bowl and mix chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey in it well. 
2.  Tightly wrap and put in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or better still overnight. 
3.  For the final serve, garnish with fresh fruits such as berries, or sliced banana. 

 9. Vegetable & Bean Chili :

 Here I personally do not know any better warm meal that could be eaten at home than a bowl of chili. Cook kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans with other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions and spices used in the making of chili. It has a lot of protein and fibre content and therefore well suited in the preparation of meals for a dieting plan.

Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions: 

1.  Heat olive oil in large pot and cook onion, bell pepper and garlic until tender. 
2.  Put chili powder and cumin and sauté for about one minute. 
3.  Add the diced tomatoes and beans on it. Bring to a simmer. 
4.  Bake for 20-25 minutes; stir occasionally. Season with salt. 
5.  Best served hot garnished with cheese or a spoon of sour cream. 

 10. Eggplant & Chickpea Stew 

 Eggplant and chickpeas in tomato sauce which is spiced up provides a delicious stew. This can be eaten over couscous or can be taken on its own. It is well flavoured and contained more proteins and therefore is good for a dinner. 

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

 Instructions: 

1.  Heal small amount of olive oil in a pot and fry the chopped onions and garlic until they become tender. 
2.  Put cubed eggplant in the same pan and sauté until somewhat soft. 
3.  In the remaining olive oil, fry cumin, paprika, diced tomatoes and chickpeas. 
4.  To cook, stir for 20-25 minutes until the eggplants are tender and oil hue is developed and well infused together. 
5.  Sprinkle with salt and best served with couscous or bread. 

11. Spinach & Feta Stuffed Peppers

 Vegan bell peppers filled with quinoa, spinach, and feta make an attractive dish and contain loads of protein. For peppers to be soft and cheese melted on it, bake for some time. I find it to be really quite scrumptious and nutritious and one that can easily be made any night of the week. 

Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

 Instructions: 

1.  Heat the oven to 160°C. 
2.  In a pan, heat olive oil then add onions and garlic and cook until onions are transparent. 
3.  Turn off heat then stir in chopped spinach and cook until the spinach wilt. 
4.  Add cooked quinoa, and crumbled feta cheese into the mixture. Splash some salt and pepper on the dish. 
5.  With the use of a teaspoon, fill each of the bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and arrange the peppers in a baking layer. 
6.  On the other hand it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to cook till the peppers are well done. 
7.  Serve hot. 

 12.Almond & Spinach Smoothie (high protein)

 High Protein supplements can be consumed rather easily for instance by taking a smoothie. Stir almond butter with spinach, banana and add a bit of Greek yogurt in a perfect protein power shake. It is has a thick, smooth consistency and it delicious and is ideal for consumption in the morning before heading to work, school or any other place or even as a mid morning snack or even mid afternoon snack.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

 Instructions: 

1.  Put all the ingredients together into a blender and then blend until you attain a paste-like consistency. 
2.  Taste it and if it could still use more honey, you add it to the mixture. 
3.  Then serve and drink straight away. 

Summery(high protein vegetarian meal)

 All these meals are easy to prepare, healthy and suitable for anyone who wishes to go on a weight loss diet but is a vegetarian. Still, they are all rich in proteins, which will help to maintain a sense of hunger and tiredness during the day. 

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