If you're a bodybuilder, you know how important protein is in muscle recovery. You want to get enough amino acid-rich foods to keep your muscles from breaking down.
It can be more challenging for vegetarians to find just the right meal combos that are high in protein, but it's not impossible. Here are 8 vegetarian high-protein meals that are great for bodybuilding.
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1. Black bean and sweet potato quesadillas (h/t Kitschen Cat)
Black beans and sweet potatoes – what a glorious combination to have in this vegetarian salute to Tex-Mex cuisine!
Black beans and sweet potatoes – what a glorious combination to have in this vegetarian salute to Tex-Mex cuisine!
2. Veggie chili (h/t Vegetarian Bodybuilding)
You’ll need this chili to help those sore muscles after working out. This amino-acid packed chili will help you reach your goals as you build your way to a better body. Quinoa, black beans, and lentils all lend a helping hand.
You’ll need this chili to help those sore muscles after working out. This amino-acid packed chili will help you reach your goals as you build your way to a better body. Quinoa, black beans, and lentils all lend a helping hand.
3. Quinoa power bowls (h/t Greens & Chocolate)
Quinoa comes to the rescue again, along with chickpeas, broccoli, butternut squash, and avocado. Together, they will power you up.
Quinoa comes to the rescue again, along with chickpeas, broccoli, butternut squash, and avocado. Together, they will power you up.
4. Vegetarian stirfry (h/t Lauren McHugh)
This tofu, brown rice, and veggie stir-fry has all the makings of a perfect meal after a long session of working out.
This tofu, brown rice, and veggie stir-fry has all the makings of a perfect meal after a long session of working out.
5. Nourishing black bean stew with avocado and egg (h/t The Awesome Green)
This black bean stew is packed with protein and good-for-you veggies. What more could you want?
This black bean stew is packed with protein and good-for-you veggies. What more could you want?
6. Shakshuka (h/t The Mediterranean Dish)
Here’s a great Middle Eastern spin on your workout meal – poached eggs and a spicy vegetarian mélange of tomatoes and green peppers. Rustic, homey, and great to help you get your muscles where you want them.
Here’s a great Middle Eastern spin on your workout meal – poached eggs and a spicy vegetarian mélange of tomatoes and green peppers. Rustic, homey, and great to help you get your muscles where you want them.
7. Lentil bean salad (h/t Hurry the Food Up)
This lentil bean salad is packed with 40 grams of protein! Now, that's a fantastic way to energize your body and give it the protein it needs!
This lentil bean salad is packed with 40 grams of protein! Now, that's a fantastic way to energize your body and give it the protein it needs!
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