Meat-free, Protein Rich meals

Between the kidney beans, kale, egg, and cheese, each serving dishes up a solid 28 grams of protein. Get the recipe here.

Craving pasta? No problem, just add tofu, cashews and broccoli and you don't have to feel bad about indulging. Recipe available here.

Between the black beans, the egg, and mmm... Fontina cheese (7 grams of protein per ounce), this gloriously stuffed sweet potato will leave both your mother and your trainer equally impressed. Recipe available here.

Combine quinoa with peanut butter, tofu, and broccoli for this powerhouse of lunches. Check out the recipe here.

Give yourself hefty portions (or add some jack cheese) to up the protein in this filling salad. Recipe available here.

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie With Seitan

I know seitan feels like tofu's weirder cousin, but with about 20 grams of protein per serving, it's totally worth trying. Recipe available here.

Vegan Chili

Every good vegetarian needs a bean chili recipe in their arsenal. Just remember: Do all your eye rubbing before chopping the jalapeños. Recipe available here.