Struggling to hit your protein goals OR just simply tired of eating meat and want a switch up to your diet?
Well here are five of my favorite VEGETARIAN sources for protein!
Greek Yogurt: 23 grams of protein per cup
Green Peas: 8 grams of protein per cup
Hemp Seeds: 4 grams of protein per tablespoon
Almonds: 3 grams of protein per 1/2 oz
Edamame: 5 grams of protein per 1/4 cup
How to eat:
Greek Yogurt
- great replacement for sour cream and mayo
- eat on its own or topped with fruit, granola, and hemp seeds
Green Peas:
- easy side to any meal
- pea humus (swap with chickpeas or add extra green peas to your favorite humus recipe)
- guacamole: substitute some of the avocados in your guacamole recipe with mashed green peas
- add to your pesto sauce
Hemp Seeds:
- add 1-2 table spoons to your favorite smoothie
- use as a yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie bowl topping
- sprinkle onto baked goods right before baking
- pesto: swap out pine nuts for hemp seeds
Almonds:
- eat on i...
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