Off track needing meatless protein ideas

[mari.beth 6]

I am 3 months out and have been struggling to get in enough Protein since I was moved from soft diet to full diet a few weeks ago. I am pescatarian so fish, veggie patties, eggs, and Protein shakes have been my primary sources. The past week or so, I have not been getting my full amount of protein. At first, I was just so happy to eat veggies that I was going overboard with them. This week, I have eaten some bread and sweets. I know I am stupid for slipping (I just read a whole line of posts with veterans going on and on about stupid things newbies do and I fully admit my stupidity). I am happy with my progress so far but want to get back on track. I would love creative meatless (or pescatarian) protein ideas or sources to locate high protein, low carb meatless recipes and/or meal plans.

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[cbonet 336]

What a bean chili, crustless quiche, bean enchiladas using low carb wraps. I make a Soup with kale, red kidney Beans , broth salt and garlic. Fill stock pot with kale add 2 cans Beans cover with broth, season simmer for 3 hours. Good for Iron and Fiber too. Hang in there☺. Good for you for getting back on track.

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I wrote 3 hours. I meant 2.

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[melbell2222 244]

Pure Protein bars is what I use to get in my last bit of Protein, then shakes also Pinterest has 1000s of ideas love the app

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[Felinakayloves 26]

Tofu is higher in Protein than eggs. You can cube it really small and sneak it into anything including fruit. It soaks up any flavor you put it with.

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[JenniferP1 75]

Please feel free to search for & join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook.

[TheRev 235]

If you drink milk, switch to FairLife. It's like 13 or 14g of Protein per cup, so you could make sugar free pudding with that, plus add in a scoop of unflavored Isopure or Unjury and that would add another 21-25g of protein to the batch.

[gidgetgrl 76]

What a bean chili, crustless quiche, bean enchiladas using low carb wraps. I make a Soup with kale, red kidney Beans , broth salt and garlic. Fill stock pot with kale add 2 cans Beans cover with broth, season simmer for 3 hours. Good for Iron and Fiber too. Hang in there☺. Good for you for getting back on track.

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I wrote 3 hours. I meant 2.

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Thanks for this recipe @@cbonet! As fall is here in the Northeast, I needed something to use the last of my garden kale and at the soft food stage get in more Protein.. I'm going to try your recipe!

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

If you eat cheese, try paneer. Its a fresh indian cheese with a mild flavor, suitable for vegetarians. It doesnt melt, has a texture a bit firmer that firm tofu.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I also like the GENEPRO medical grade Protein. Its 30g per tbs, unflavored and adds very little "weird" taste to foods.

[teaqueen 113]

If you eat fish, how about sashimi? That was and still is my favorite way to get great Protein. A 2oz pice of sashimi grade salmon has about 22 Gms of Protein. I like to go out for sushi as a lunch with friends. I order sashimi by the piece and find that 3 pieces makes a perfect meal.

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[IveGotThePower 395]

I have been making a large batch of Bourbon salmon, jerk shrimp and frozen crab cakes. Then muching on them all weekend. The salmon is already marinated at Publix (if you have one) And I just mix a little of Grace Jerk seasoning (comes in a jar) with olive oil and brush a little on the shrimp and "grill" them on the stove in a cast Iron grill pan while the crab cakes are baking in the oven. It's not cheap, but cheaper than going out and buying that same meal. Also, I keep a large container of cottage cheese in the fridge and grab a few spoons here and there. Also grab a cup of Fairlife milk which was also mentioned above.