High-Protein Vegan Dinners — Lentils, Tofu, Tempeh & Beans
Protein is the most-asked vegan question. These dinners deliver at least 20 grams per serving using whole-food staples like tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils and beans — no powders required.
5 recipes · Updated June 2026
#1 · dinner · 30 min
30-Minute One-Pot Chickpea Curry
A pantry-friendly chickpea curry with coconut milk, tomatoes and warming spices. One pot, 30 minutes, naturally vegan and gluten-free.
#2 · dinner · 25 min
Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic-Ginger Sauce
Restaurant-style crispy tofu tossed with crunchy vegetables in a savoury-sweet garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.
#3 · dinner · 45 min
Hearty Vegan Lentil Bolognese
A rich, slow-tasting bolognese made with brown lentils, mushrooms and tomato. High in protein and fibre, and it freezes well.
#4 · dinner · 50 min
Smoky Three-Bean Vegan Chili
A thick, smoky chili with three kinds of beans and sweet potato. A one-pot meal that tastes even better the next day.
#5 · lunch · 35 min
Comforting Red Lentil Soup
A creamy, lemony red lentil soup made from pantry staples. No blender needed, ready in 30 minutes.
FAQ
- How much protein do vegans need?
- 0.8–1.2 g per kg of body weight is the typical range; active people aim higher. A 70 kg adult needs roughly 56–85 g/day.
- What's the highest-protein vegan food?
- Seitan (~25g/100g) and tempeh (~20g/100g) lead the whole-food list; tofu, lentils and beans follow.
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