Protein sources for vegetarians

Every body is always worried about not eating protein or rather not getting enough protein if one adopts a vegetarian diet.

I think it is a misunderstanding!

All green vegetables have protein,

All lentils have protein.

Recently the industry is focusing on chickpeas.

Chickpeas or garbanzos are a very good source of protein.

Chickpeas are very popular in Vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Chickpeas are washed and soaked overnight and I cook it in slow cooker over 6 to 8 hours on high and are ready and done when I return from work.

I sauté some tomatoes and onions in some coconut oil and then add chickpeas and add some salt,pepper,cumin powder and dried mango powder and we have a plateful of cooked garbanzos.

Garnish it with pomegranate arils.

Another source is black beluga lentils which are easier to cook in shorter time.

Tofu of course is a great source.

Have you heard of Halloumi?it is a meaty, semi hard cheese made from cow and goat and sheep milk.

It can be grilled and pan fried.Serve it topped with chimichurri

What about  Einkorn?

It is a relative of wheat,easier to digest,has lot of vitamins and minerals specially B vitamins,zinc,iron.

It has a nutty taste.

I will introduce you to more lentils and protein sources next few blogs.