No Eggs Or Paneer? Try These Plant-Based Protein Alternatives!

Apart from fibre, Broccoli is also filled with protein, with two grams per serving. Saute them and season them with some herbs and spices. They make great snacks and side dishes. You may add them to rice-based dishes and soups or make one pot meal by adding whole grains, lentils and other veggies. 

Do you know that each half-cup of green or fresh peas holds three and a half grams of protein? It's time to add these green protein powerhouses to your diet. Peas work best if you have them as a creamy fresh pea soup with mint. Steam and mash them into a coarse paste to use as a spread or stuffing for sandwiches or Indian flatbreads. 

Each half cup of spinach contains three grams of protein. Prepare a healthy and yummy smoothie using spinach and stay full for longer. If you are not into this humble leafy vegetable, you're seriously missing something because it is rich in many essential nutrients. Take inspiration from the famous Indian palak paneer curry or the popular spinach corn sandwich.

Although corn is a grain, we count it as one of the protein-rich plant-based foodstuffs. Try looking for some tasty corn recipes such as steamed corn kernels, or add them to your wholewheat sandwiches, salads or soups. You will be glad to learn that half a cup of kernels supplies two grams of filling protein. 

Do not go by the usual misnomer about Brussels sprouts. In reality, these tiny green guys are nutritional superstars. In each half cup of Brussels sprouts, you will find two grams of protein. It also contains 247 milligrams of potassium and 110 micrograms of vitamin K. The internet has endless recipes to cook Brussels sprouts.