While vegetables aren't as high in protein as, say, chicken, there are a handful of plant-based food sources that do contain the muscle-building nutrient.

First, vegetables do not contain as much protein as animal sources. For comparison’s sake, 1 cup of chopped or diced chicken breast has 43 grams of protein . (Just keep this in mind as you move ...

Peas are another source of vegetable protein, often celebrated for their sweet taste and nutritional benefits. One cup of cooked peas provides 8.5 grams of protein.

Lentils are tiny, lens-shaped legumes that are available in different colors- green, brown, red, etc. They cook quickly and ...

These tiny shiny seeds are low in calories and high in protein, fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. You can add chia seeds to your smoothies, sprinkle them on yoghurt, veggies and salads.

Protein Content: Nuts, 3 to 7 g per 1/3-cup serving, depending on the type (peanuts and pine nuts have the most); Seeds, 2 to 5 g per 1/3-cup serving, depending on type ...

Here are some surprisingly protein-rich vegan ingredients, all of which can be paired together effortlessly to create protein dense meals: Quinoa, 1 cup, cooked: 8 grams ...

From vegetarian to non-vegetarian sources, here's all that you need to know about protein intake and Indian diets.