high protein vegan recipes for athletes

 Here are some high-protein vegan recipes perfect for athletes:

1. Tofu Scramble

Ingredients:

1 block firm tofu, crumbled

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup spinach

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté tofu in olive oil, adding spinach and seasoning.

2. Stir in nutritional yeast for added protein and flavor.

Protein: ~20g per serving.

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2. Lentil Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked lentils

1/4 cup chopped cucumber

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Toss cooked lentils with veggies, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Protein: ~18g per serving.

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3. Chickpea Protein Patties

Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas, mashed

1/4 cup oats

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients, form into patties, and cook in a skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.

Protein: ~15g per patty.

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4. Vegan Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 scoop vegan protein powder

1 banana

1 tbsp peanut butter

1 cup almond milk

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Protein: ~25g per serving.

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5. Black Bean and Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 cup black beans

1/4 cup corn

Salsa

1/4 avocado

Instructions:

1. Layer quinoa, beans, corn, salsa, and avocado in a bowl.

Protein: ~18g per serving.

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These high-protein vegan meals are perfect for fueling athletic performance and recovery!