Protein-Packed Vegetarian: Easy, Nourishing Recipes to Fuel Your Day: A High-Protein Cookbook - Hardcover

by Grace Elkus (Author)

Achieve your daily protein goals without relying on meat through 100 nutritious, energizing, and delicious vegetarian recipes.

Maintaining a high-protein diet doesn't mean you have to eat meat. Recipe developer and content creator Grace Elkus specializes in easy, high-protein vegetarian recipes that transform powerhouse ingredients like beans, eggs, tofu, and cottage cheese into delicious, nutritionally balanced meals you'll be excited to eat. Whether you're looking to hit your macros, fuel your workouts, or simply feel more energized throughout the day, Protein-Packed Vegetarian will help you load up on the nutrients you need to feel your best.

These quick, pantry-friendly recipes make it easy to get nourishing food on the table on even the most hectic days. Protein-Packed Vegetarian is filled with creative, vegetable-forward meals with smart tips to boost protein in ways that aren't repetitive or boring--you'll find no-wilt salads to meal prep for the week, flavorful tofu dishes you'll crave, and sweet treats that pack a protein punch. You'll have no shortage of recipes for every meal of the day, with chapters including:

• Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Blueberry Overnight Oats; Freezer Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches; One-Bowl Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Lunch: Veggie Crunch Hummus Sandwiches; Tabbouleh-Inspired Farro Salad; Lentil Harvest Salad with Kale, Butternut Squash, and Apple
• Snacks: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites; Not-Your-Average Protein Shakes; How to Build a Protein Bento Box
• Dinner: Spicy Tofu "Sushi" Bowls; Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese; Baked Feta Ratatouille Pasta; Black Bean Smash Burger Tacos
• Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups; Mango-Pineapple Soft Serve; Chickpea Blondies

With make-ahead options, easy-to-find ingredients, and macros and fiber included with every recipe, these versatile vegetarian recipes will become your everyday go-to's.

Author Biography

Grace Elkus is a food writer, recipe developer, and content creator with more than a decade of experience in food media. She is a former editor at Real Simple and The Kitchn, and her work has also been featured on Food Network, Epicurious, and Cooking Light, among others. Grace is a graduate of Elon University's School of Communications and the Natural Gourmet Institute's Chef's Training Program. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Pat, daughter Daisy, and golden retriever Bodie.