5 High-Protein Vegan Meals To Help You Hit Your Macros

Writer and expert4 years ago

Who says you can’t hit your protein targets on a plant-based diet?

There are plenty of delicious ways to make sure you’re hitting your macros even without animal products. Check out some of our favourite high-protein vegan recipes and you’ll be set for some killer meal prep. Oh, and there’s not a “bean chilli” in sight, we promise.

1. Vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Serves 4

Mac ‘n’ cheese is just top tier comfort food, end of. It’s essential for those days where you just crave something warm and hearty to cheer you up (and fill you up!)

Here’s our vegan version of this classic dish — it’s every bit as indulgent-tasting, trust us.

Nutritional info per serving:

452kcal

16.9g protein

63.2g carbs

13.8g fat

Recipe here.

2. Vegan “Meatball” Sub

Serves 4

This fakeaway favourite is perfect for an extra special lunch — perfect if you need a little pick-me-up to get you through a Friday of working from home.

Deliciously rich and “meaty” this sub is packed with nearly 30g of protein per serving, making it a super-tasty way to support your training progress.

Nutritional info per serving:

498kcal

29.2g protein

65.8g carbs

11g fat

Recipe here.

3. Soy-Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry

Serves 3

Aren’t stir-fries just the best throw-together dinner? Packed with flavour and fresh veggies, they’re an easy one-stop-shop for filling you up with the good stuff.

You only need 7 ingredients for this incredible soy-glazed tofu stir-fry. Winning.

Nutritional info per serving:

413kcal

22g protein

52g carbs

14g fat

Recipe here.

4. Smoky Chickpea Stew

Serves 4

Delicious meals don’t always have to have fancy ingredients — this smoky chickpea stew is full of flavour and you probably already have the ingredients in your cupboard.

We think it’s absolutely perfect when paired with some thick, crusty bread. Simple, comforting home-cooking done right.

Nutritional info per serving:

245kcal

13.8g protein

33.5g carbs

4.8g fat

Recipe here.

5. One-Pot Lentil Dahl

Serves 4

This lentil dahl is definitely one to spice up your meal prep, whether you’re committed to a plant-based lifestyle or just trying to cut down on your meat intake. Made with protein-packed, fibre-rich red lentils, it’s ideal for injecting a whole load of goodness into your daily diet.

And, if you have time, we’ve included a super-simple homemade naan recipe to go with it too. Sorted.

Nutritional info per serving:

191kcal

8.5g protein

14.3g carbs

9g fat

Recipe here.

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Lauren Dawes

Writer and expert

Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class. On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin. Find out more about Lauren’s experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dawes-b4416aaa/