Seitan, or essential wheat gluten, provides 17 grams of protein per 2-ounce meal, making it our top plant-based food with more protein than an egg.
Instead of tofu, consider tempeh, a firmer, nuttier meal produced from naturally fermented soybeans.
Red, yellow, black, brown, and green lentils are small, spherical legumes. Never underestimate their nutritious value due to their modest size.
Edamame, either in pods or shells, provide about 10 grams of protein per half-cup meal.
Green peas are indeed one of the top contenders for plant-based protein sources, offering more than 8 grams of protein per 1-cup serving
Sunflower seed kernels are abundant in protein healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber. That nutrient combo keeps you full longer.
Lima beans are another excellent protein alternative to eggs, offering 7 grams of protein per half-cup of cooked beans.
Hemp hearts, aka hulled hemp seeds, are seeds from the nonmedicinal hemp plant.These little cream- and green-colored flecks are protein-packed—3 tablespoons provide 9 grams of protein.