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20 Vegetarian Protein-Packed Main Courses
Satisfying vegetarian dinners with 15+ grams of protein per serving—no meat required.
11 min read•Updated 5/8/2026•Collections
Vegetarian cooking is about abundance, not deprivation. These 20 meatless mains deliver satisfying, protein-packed dinners that omnivores and vegetarians alike will love. Each recipe contains at least 15 grams of protein per serving.
Building Protein in Vegetarian Cooking
Combine legumes with grains (beans + rice), add tofu or tempeh, or use nuts and seeds. These combinations create complete proteins and deeply satisfying meals.
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