…even if it’s their first ride on the plant-based food train.

TheMayo Clinicprofesses that plant-based protein sources tend to be less expensive and offer abundant health benefits.

Thanks to black beans and cheese, this version also packs plenty of protein.

high-protein black bean and quinoa bowl

Photo: Jen Causey

It comes together in just 35 minutes to make quick work of fixing lunch or dinner.

Herbs and a glug of white wine add some panache, and cranberries add a pop of seasonal flavor.

For extra-flavorful tofu, this recipe marinades it in tamari before cooking, infusingumamiin every bite.

Our Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas boast a hearty, vegetarian filling, and while they might look labor intensive, they actually couldn’t be easier.

Marcus Nilsson

It’s dressed in a tangy lime-oil dressing and dolloped with a creamy lime-yogurt topping.

Feta and Watermelon Grain Bowls

Feta andfarrofulfill the protein requirement for this refreshing bowl.

As usual, it employs leftover cooked white rice and can easily accommodate extra leftover vegetables, too.

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Jen Causey

Its base is tri-color quinoa that, unlike many whole-grain options, is acomplete protein.

It’s joined by fennel, avocado, and microgreens with a beet-ginger, kefir-based dressing.

They join crunchy quick-pickled cucumbers for zing and a chopped peanut topping for crunch.

Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries in a Brown Bowl

Gentl + Hyers

A richtahinidressing ties this whole dinner salad together.

For a finishing touch, it’s dressed with a punchy mustard vinaigrette and a dollop of hummus.

Red Lentil Soup With Lemon and Dill

Lentils qualify this meatless dish as a high-protein meal.

This crispy tofu and rice noodle soup is proof that tofu recipes can be as flavorful as meat-based ones—if not more so.

Caitlin Bensel

Assemble this at lunchtime for an easy-as-pie dinner.

Chickpea Veggie Burgers

Pass on those veggie burgers in the freezer aisle and try making your own!

Serve on brioche buns topped with lettuce and slices of avocado, tomatoes, and red onion.

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Caitlin Bensel

Eggplant and Tofu Stir Fry

Tofu delivers the protein in this 30-minute vegan stir-fry.

No one will miss the meat in this veggie-packed dish!

The recipe tells you how.

Feta and Watermelon Grain Bowls Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Thanks to the marinated tofu, you don’t have to cook meat to get the nutritional boost.

1123COO-tofu Fried Rice

Fred Hardy

mixed grains bowl with beet-ginger dressing

Greg Dupree

Nutty Tofu Bowls

Caitlin Bensel

Charred Broccolini With Tahini Caesar And Crispy Chickpeas

Jennifer Causey

Roasted Root Veggie Quinoa Bowls

Victor Protasio

Red Lentil Soup With Lemon And Dill

Victor Protasio

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Caitlin Bensel

Green Chile Enchiladas Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Slow-Cooker Squash Lasagna

Romulo Yanes

Chickpea Veggie Burger on a cutting board

Caitlin Bensel

Winter Lentil Soup

Kana Okada

Eggplant and Tofu Stir-Fry Topped With Scallions on a White Plate

JOSÉ PICAYO

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes, Beans, and Tomatoes Topped With Corn Chips in a Bowl

Con Poulos

Black Bean-Oat Burger

Greg DuPree

Black Bean and Eggs-Over-Easy Tostadas

Fred Hardy

Tofu & Cabbage Salad with Coconut Dressing

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