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Contrary to the common perception there are vegetarian foods that offer more protein than eggs. So, for all the existing and prospective vegetarians do not fret because you will not compromise on your daily intake of protein. These food choices are not only full of protein but are rich in essential minerals, vitamins, and just like egg will help maintaining your muscle mass. Here are a few protein rich foods you should include in your diet.
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Lentils or dal: Pulses or dal are excellent sources of protein that might want to catch up after coming back from a tiring gym session. A cup of dal provides roughly 14-16 grams of plant-based protein along with complex carbohydrates and fibre.
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Pumpkin seeds: Great source of protein, pumpkin seeds are additionally rich in phosphorus, zinc and magnesium which helps to provide you great sources of energy. 30 grams of pumpkin seeds provides you 9 grams of protein, way more than protein provided by one egg.
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Quinoa: Quinoa is not a great surce of protein but tops the chart for being a fibre rich gluten free grain. It contains all the amino acids including the muscle promoting L-arginine. One cup of quinoa contains 8 grams of protein.
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Soybean: The great soybean is loaded with protein. A cup of cooked soybean provides around 28 grams of protein. Simply consume it as healthy snack, add it to your salads or while preparing your dishes.
