The 8 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources

This little legume not only packs a protein punch, but is also an all-around nutritional heavy-hitter.

Lentils

Amino acid profile should be considered when choosing plant proteins, so I love recommending pistachios, as they offer 6 grams of complete plant protein per serving.

Pistachios

Though technically a seed, quinoa is typically grouped with grains and is one of the best sources of protein in that category (apologies, white rice!).

Quinoa

Whether roasted for a munchable snack or blended into a creamy hummus spread, chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are another legume that gets top scores from the experts.

Chickpeas

Never thrown a bag of hemp seeds into your grocery cart? Now might be the time to start, says Jones, as they're a great source of protein.

Hemp Seeds

Typically used as a meat substitute in its firm state or as an egg or dairy substitute in its silken form, tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into a block.

Tofu

If you want all the benefits of soy but in a package that's a little easier to, say, throw into a gym bag for a post-workout snack, Jones recommends pre-cooked soy beans.

Roasted Edamame

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