6 High-Protein Vegetarian Dinner Options You Must Try

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6 High-Protein Vegetarian Dinner Options You Must Try

3.Quinoa: Quinoa is a South American grain which is very high on protein. According to Dr. Anju, you can use it in Indian preparations such as a pulao or upma. You can also have them as Quinoa tikkis, as suggested by Shilpa Arora.

Quinoa

4.Amaranth Pulao:

According to Shilpa Arora, Amaranth Pulao can be a great high protein dinner idea. The protein contained in amaranth is of exteremly superior quality, providing nine grams for one cup of cooked grain. Amaranth is also rich in folate and calcium.

5. Paneer or Cottage Cheese:

Dr. Simran Saini, Nutritionist at Fortis Hospital Delhi suggests that paneer is the ideal high protein ingredient for dinner. You can have it grilled as paneer tikkas or make a simple paneer bhurji with roti. Paneer stuffed Dosa is also a great option.

Paneertikka

6. Tofu:
If you are lactose intolerant or trying to opt for a vegan lifestyle, you can choose tofu instead of cottage cheese. Dr. Anju suggests tofu tikkas as a delicious and high protein dish. According to Shilpa you can also try a tofu stir fry clubbed with other seasonal veggies like beans, carrots and broccoli.