1. Peanuts
1 cup has more protein than a cup of diced chicken.
Try it in: peanut carrot soup, trail mix, or a classic PB&J.
2. Cottage Cheese
1 cup has more protein than a 1-oz smoked salmon fillet.
Try it in: a radish salad, on some toast, or as a terrine.
3. Adzuki
1 cup has more protein than a 1-lb pork loin.
Try it in: red beans and rice, sweet potato, and red bean buns, or a tofu salad.
4. Hummus
1 cup has more protein than 100 grams of sliced ham.
Try it: with cucumbers, crackers, pita bread, or on a sandwich.
5. Pumpkin Seeds
1 cup has more protein than a cup of ground beef.
Try it in: pumpkin soup, baked into pumpkin seed bread, or in your granola.
6. Seitan
100 grams has more protein than a 1/2 lb. ribeye steak.
Try it in: risotto, fried nuggets, or a burger.
7. Pinto Beans
1 cup has more protein than a 3-oz pork chop.
Try it in: refried beans, Mexican bean salad, or a bowl of chili.
8. Greek Yogurt
1 cup has more protein than a dozen oysters.
Try it: in tzatziki, a parfait, or with dolma.
9. Hemp Seeds
1 cup has more protein than a 3-oz lamb shank.
Try it: with baked eggplant, in asparagus salad, or in hemp seed bread.
10. Edamame
1 cup has more protein than a cup of raw clams.
Try it: in tabbouleh, succotash, or on its own.
11. Parmesan Cheese
1 cup has more protein than a cup of lobster meat.
Try it on: pesto pasta, a cheese plate, or a salad wedge.
12. Lentils
1 cup has more protein than nine large shrimp.
Try it in: lentil soup, quinoa salad, or a wrap.
All data collected from USDA.