23 Plant-Based Ways To Eat Protein If You're Cutting Back On Meat

Start the day off right with this quinoa porridge (P.S.: It actually tastes more like dessert than breakfast). Get the recipe.

Thanks to peanut butter, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup, you'd have no idea you're eating chickpeas for breakfast. Get the recipe.

Trying to avoid eggs? This tofu scramble is the perfect breakfast addition to a vegan diet. Get the recipe.

Dress up this bean burger with anything from avocado and spicy mayo to sun-dried tomatoes and arugula. Get the recipe.

Make these as a party appetizer...or just for yourself. Get the recipe.

Everyone's favorite Chinese dish gets a better-for-you twist. Swap rice for quinoa and load it with your favorite stir-fry veggies. Get the recipe.

The majority of this recipe can be made with ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry and spice cabinet — like canned chickpeas and tomatoes, cayenne, paprika, and chili powder. Get the recipe.

If you need proof that vegetarian meals can still feel totally decadent, look no further. Get the recipe.

Lemongrass, ginger, coconut milk, sesame oil, and soy sauce make this soup the perfect mix of sweet and tangy. Get the recipe.

Loaded with edamame, quinoa, and avocado, this salad will fill you up and make you feel good. Get the recipe.

Whip up this skillet recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're trying to avoid dairy, just skip the crumbled feta. Get the recipe.

Marinated in soy sauce, maple syrup, and a little cornstarch, this tofu gets super crispy without any deep-frying. Get the recipe.

The key to this recipe is the creamy sauce made with mixed mushrooms, garlic, thyme, white wine, coconut milk, and and tamari.

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You can substitute your favorite grain for the rice in these versatile burrito bowls. Get the recipe.

Loaded with beans and veggies, this hearty soup will warm you up from the inside out. Get the recipe.