High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes for a Healthy Weekend Boost 

July31,2025

Protein: ~14g per serving A refreshing salad with cooked quinoa, boiled chickpeas, chopped veggies, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. Add roasted seeds for extra crunch and protein.

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Protein: ~19g per serving Chunks of paneer marinated in yogurt and spices, stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and broccoli. A smoky, satisfying main course.

Paneer Tikka Stir-Fry

Protein: ~12g per chilla Soaked and ground yellow moong dal mixed with spices and veggies, pan-cooked like pancakes. Serve with mint chutney.

Moong Dal Chilla 

Protein: ~20g per serving Crumbled tofu sautéed with onion, tomatoes, turmeric, and masala — a protein-rich twist on scrambled eggs.

Tofu Bhurji

Protein: ~11g per 2 kebabs Kidney beans mashed with oats and spices, shallow-fried into soft, melt-in-mouth kebabs. Serve with tangy mint yogurt dip.

Rajma-Galouti Kebabs

Protein: ~17g per bowl A comforting blend of masoor, toor, and moong dals simmered with garlic, tomatoes, and Indian spices. Pair with whole-grain bread or rice.

Mixed Lentil Soup

Protein: ~15g per serving A crunchy and spicy dry sabzi made with sprouted green moong and roasted peanuts, finished with lemon and coriander.

Sprouted Moong and Peanut Stir-Fry

Protein: ~10g per cheela Gram flour blended with spinach purée, carom seeds, and spices — pan-cooked into savory crepes.

Besan and Palak Cheela