Since meat, which is rich in protein, is off the table for vegetarians, they must find other sources of the essential nutrient. Fortunately, nature has provided many other excellent sources of protein for those who choose not to eat meat. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat a vegetable dish; sometimes you’re just in the mood for a potent meatless meal.
Try these high-protein breakfast recipes for vegetarians:
Green Chili Cheese Frittata
What do you need:
- 10 beaten eggs
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Combine the eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, chilies, and melted butter to the bowl. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish then bake in a preheated oven (400F) for 15 minutes. Lower the heat to 325F and then continue baking for 30 more minutes. Let cool and then cut into small squares.
Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
What do you need:
- 8 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- 8 beaten eggs
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 cups of salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cook the black beans over medium-low heat in a saucepan until heated through. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and then stir the eggs until done. Place an omelette on a clean surface, then pour black beans over it, followed by scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheese. Roll into burritos. Do this for the remaining ingredients.
Vegetable omelette for breakfast
What do you need:
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 butter spoons
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1/4 cup of grated Swiss cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter, then cook the bell pepper and onion until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle half of the salt over them. Combine the eggs, milk, black pepper, and the remaining salt in a separate bowl. In the same skillet used to cook vegetables, melt the remaining butter over medium heat then for the egg mixture in the skillet. Cook until the egg begins to settle to the bottom of the pan, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese over the tortilla and then the vegetable mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold half of the tortilla over the vegetables. Continue cooking to desired doneness.
Start your day strong and energetic with these high protein breakfast recipes that you will love!
