Looking for high-protein vegan meals? Want to make the most out of plant-based protein? Check out our recipes below, and then take a look at our other high-protein ideas and healthy vegan recipes.
High-protein vegan meals
1. Mushroom bhaji
The perfect midweek vegan dinner, this bhaji comes packed with chestnut mushrooms, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Serve with warm, fluffy naans for mopping all those juices up.
2. Crunchy veg and smoked tofu salad with sesame dressing
Try our vibrant salad recipe with crispy golden tofu and crunchy vegetables. This easy dish is vegan-friendly, high in protein and low in calories.
3. Miso soup with crispy smoked tofu
This gluten-free miso soup with crispy smoked tofu is a perfect low calorie midweek meal, it’s warming, cleansing and super easy to make.
4. Three bean, tomato and spinach stew
Beans, tomato and spinach for when it’s cold outside: a recipe with a kick, perfect for meat-free Monday with the family. High protein and only 153 calories per serving.
5. Mapo tofu
The people of Sichuan love chilli and the lip tingle of sichuan peppercorns – exactly what this dish celebrates. Add plenty of chiu chow chilli oil to really make it sing.
6. Broccoli and peanut soba noodles
This recipe for broccoli and peanut soba noodles is really easy to make and ready in 20 minutes or less. The fresh greens are a great combination with the noodles while the roasted peanuts adds a crunchy texture to the dish.
7. Creamy lentils with spinach and thyme
Perfectly suited to those who want a light 5:2-friendly meal, this healthy low-cal vegan lentil dish is high in protein but low in fat.
8. Broccoli, new potato and radish salad
This Tenderstem®, new potato and radish salad is vegan, easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes – ideal for a midweek meal.
9. Chinese-style purple sprouting broccoli with tofu
This Chinese-style purple sprouting broccoli with tofu recipe is easy, vegan and under 500 calories.
10. Roast broccoli with lentils and preserved lemon
This recipe for roast broccoli with lentils and preserved lemon makes for a really easy midweek meal for one. It’s vegetarian, ready in under and hour and around 300 calories, but still delivers big, punchy flavours. You’re welcome.
11. Cauliflower rice with aubergine ragoût
This recipe for cauliflower rice with aubergine ragoût is great for a light meal. By blitzing cauliflower in a food processor and quickly cooking, you get the consistency and texture of rice but without the carbs and with fewer calories. It still fills you up, and it’s quicker to cook, too.
