Vegan Protein Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated December 21, 2016
© Eva Kolenko
From tofu steaks to black bean-and-quinoa salad, here are excellent, protein-packed vegan recipes.
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Black Bean-and-Quinoa Salad

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Ken Oringer believes chefs need to make a point of eating healthy dishes when they can, so he includes protein-rich quinoa in his diet at least three times a week. Here he mixes the grain with black beans, onions and peppers to make a hearty and very satisfying side dish that's a fun variation on prosaic five-bean salad.

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Scrambled Tofu with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Peppers

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This recipe was inspired by Neal Fraser's old roommate, a vegetarian who scrambled tofu for breakfast. Fraser liked the idea of putting a completely vegetarian, egg-free scramble on his menu. This silky mix of mushrooms, potatoes, roasted bell peppers and tofu is topped with brightly flavored pesto sauce.

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Spicy Chickpea Salad

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Rajat Parr was born in Kolkata in 1972 and didn't leave until he was 22, which explains why Indian flavors are such a big part of his cooking. This salad, for instance, is a twist on the classic Indian street food called chana chaat.

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Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens

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"I love lentils: They're packed with protein, very filling and a good source of iron," says Jill Donenfeld. Eat these stewy lentils as a light lunch or serve alongside Donenfeld's roasted cauliflower with raisins.

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Curried Pan-Seared Tofu with Bell Peppers

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Pan seared tofu and crunchy bell peppers are especially delicious when simmered in a soupy coconut curry sauce.

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Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup

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Eating vegan for a month led Richard Blais to examine his pantry more closely. He discovered that ground porcini mushrooms add a meaty flavor to dishes like his veggie burger.

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Crispy Tofu Steaks with Ginger Vinaigrette

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F&W's Kay Chun uses panko to coat tofu steaks, then pan-fries them until they're crispy outside and creamy within.

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