High-protein vegan recipes with tofu, tempeh and lentils

Every recipe here is vegan and carries our high-protein label: at least 20 g protein per serving and at least 20 % of the calories from protein. The protein comes mainly from tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils, beans and edamame. Pulses and grains together complement each other well.

All high-protein vegan recipes

Vegan Mediterranean lentil soup with turmeric and lemon – 380 kcal
Vegan creamy edamame noodle salad – 460 kcal
Fresh summer rolls with tofu and peanut dip – 340 kcal
High-protein peanut butter porridge – 400 kcal
Creamy tomato and coconut soup with tofu – 400 kcal
Chocolate courgette porridge (zoats) – 320 kcal
Vegan sweet potato glass noodles with sesame tofu – 550 kcal
Chocolate oat squares – 233 kcal
Vegan seitan buffalo wings – 380 kcal
Vegan edamame cauliflower salad – 390 kcal
Vegan tempeh stir-fry with green beans – 360 kcal
Vegan tempeh steak with celeriac fries – 480 kcal
Tofu and edamame poke bowl – 480 kcal
Vegan tofu tikka masala – 480 kcal
Vegan tempeh and aubergine goulash – 290 kcal
Vegan edamame pasta with peanut sauce – 480 kcal
Vegan soya chilli – 380 kcal
Vegan lentil and coconut dal – 380 kcal
Vegetarian chilli sin carne with soya mince – 380 kcal
Vegan sweetheart cabbage stir-fry with tofu – 320 kcal
Savoury vegan lentil and vegetable stew – 390 kcal
Vegan edamame noodle stir-fry – 450 kcal
Vegan pan-fried king oyster mushroom steaks with edamame purée – 340 kcal
Vegan Thai curry with crispy tofu and broccoli – 420 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How do I get enough protein on a vegan diet?

With a protein source in every meal: tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils, beans, chickpeas, edamame or soya drink. Together with wholegrains, nuts or seeds, the protein building blocks complement each other across the day.

How much protein do tofu and tempeh have?

Firm tofu has 12 to 17 g protein per 100 g depending on the type, tempeh around 19 g, seitan 25 g or more. Cooked lentils bring about 9 g, edamame around 11 g.

What else should I watch on a vegan diet?

You need to supplement vitamin B12, and it’s worth keeping an eye on iodine, iron, zinc, calcium and omega-3. More on the vegan diet page.