Vegetarian

Our vegetarian section covers lacto-, ovo-, and lacto-ovo-vegetarian meal plans, recipes, and food lists - built for people who eat dairy and eggs but not meat, poultry, or fish.

Vegetarian Protein Sources

Printable Vegetarian Protein Sources (PDF)

The “where do you get your protein” question is the vegetarian’s oldest running joke. In practice, hitting protein targets on a plant-based diet is very doable if you know which foods carry the weight. Tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils, and beans…

800 Calorie Vegetarian Diet Plan

800 Calorie Vegetarian Diet Plan

Many people worldwide struggle with weight. While some prefer to go under the knife to get the extra fat off, others starve themselves or go on diet plans to lose weight.

vegan stuffed peppers with rice recipe

Vegan Stuffed Peppers with Rice Recipe

These Turkish stuffed peppers, known as zeytinyagli biber dolmasi, come in at 285 calories per stuffed pepper with 6 grams of plant protein, 45 grams of complex carbs, and 9 grams of healthy fat from good olive oil. A serving…

Vegan Spinach Salad

Turkish Style Vegan Spinach Salad with Bulgur Recipe (500 kcal)

This Turkish-inspired warm salad, known regionally as fellah koftesi style, delivers 500 calories per hearty serving with 14 grams of plant protein, an impressive 15 grams of fiber, and 18 grams of heart-healthy fat from olive oil. It is a…

Huevos Rancheros Recipe Easy

Spanish Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Huevos rancheros is a classic Mexican farmhouse breakfast (not Spanish, despite the frequent naming confusion), traditionally served to workers heading to the fields. This vegetarian version uses runny-yolked fried eggs on warm corn tortillas with a spicy tomato-chile ranchero sauce…

High Protein Vegetarian Foods for Muscle Building

10 High Protein Vegetarian Foods for Muscle Growth

This guide is written for healthy adults interested in higher-protein vegetarian eating for muscle building. It is not intended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding people, or anyone with reduced kidney function, since higher-protein intakes can strain compromised kidneys. If you…

Vegetarian whole30

What is Vegetarian Whole30 Diet?

Here’s the honest answer up front: Whole30, as designed by Melissa Urban (formerly Melissa Hartwig) and Dallas Hartwig, is built around animal protein. Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs are the backbone. The official Whole30 rules bar all legumes, all grains,…

low carb vegetarian meal plan

Low Carb Vegetarian Meal Plan

The low-carb vegetarian meal plan is a customized version of the age-old vegetarian diet designed to help all vegetarians achieve their weight loss goals.

Vegetarian protein smoothie

Vegetarian Protein Smoothie

If you are a vegetarian and prefer to drink your calories, a vegetarian protein smoothie is undoubtedly the right way to go forward.