[USER]

Hi all! I’m newly unemployed and seeking help for meal prep. I have an autoimmune disease and I feel much better when I eat clean.

Unemployment doesn’t pay out a lot so I can’t always buy meat.

What are some protein replacements for meat?

I know meat and tofu. But I’m looking for meals.

I was thinking about Korean stews and black bean burgers. Things like that, I can eat bread I just get grain free.

But that alone is $10, so I free it and treat it like a treat lol.

[Megan]

Because lentils were already mentioned: chickpeas are great
You can make them into a crunchy snack, or hummus, or use them in recipes were you’d normally use chicken

People have also found luck baking with them and dessert hummus is delicious

[Karen]

Lentils are a good source of protein. There actually is some protein in all plant foods some more than other.

For example a cup of broccoli has 2.6 grams of protein.

Beans also have a decent amount and have lots of fiber.

I am vegan and never have problems meeting the recommended protein levels.

Americans are rarely ever protein deficient but 97% of people don’t get enough fiber.

Soy curls are another easy to use source of protein.

They are minimally processed and I buy them directly from Butler foods.

[Allison]

Do you know someone who is a member of Sam’s Club? Ask if you can go with them so you can get a $4.99 rotisserie chicken.

[Linda]

Cottage cheese is high in protein for serving size. Yoghurt, milk, other cheeses are good.

Beans in stews/chilis/soups are a great source.

[Melissa]

I add peanut butter to my oatmeal. Lentils in spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, chili…

There are so many bean dishes.

[Wilma]

Ripe bananas, applesauce, avocado. Are ingredients that can be used to make desserts.

Watch You tube.

I know ther is avocado ice cream.

I made cookies with a rioe mashed banana baking soda and oatmeal.

Also if you need help a food bank can help.

That is why they exist.

[Norine]

Cottage cheese is a good choice. Also, not protein packed but bananas a fiber rich and a good budget food.

Peanut butter or any nut butter is a good source of protein too,

[Yvette]

Learn to cook Indian food and Chinese vegetarian. Also, eggs and canned sardines are great convenient affordable proteins.

[Crystal]

I love hummus veggie wraps. I make mine with hummus, cucumbers, spinach, bell peppers, carrots and sometimes tomatoes.

[Nesha]

Eggs are wonderful! So many easy things you can make for dinner. We have omelets or scrambled eggs with vegetables once/week.

[Katrina]

Broccoli is a great source of protein. Buy the frozen to help cut down waste.

Jiff peanut butter (no xylitol in ingredients) is a go to protein snack for me.

[Robin]

Eggs…omelets, egg salad, quiche, egg fu yong with veggies

[Shawn]

Quinoa I make it beforehand and stir fry it with kale or spinach.

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