What are some healthy ways of gaining protein on a vegetarian diet?

Please try to avoid too many soy answers, I'm not too fond of the flavor. I am just starting my vegetarian diet, and am very curious as to some healthy, protein-inducing alternatives.

Hi,
How about beans, olives, rice, hummus, starchy soups like potato soup, pastas, veggies like eggplant, peanuts and other nuts, flavoring veggies (stirfry, etc.) with sesame oil, and leafy greens. Don't forget that you can take beans (drained and rinsed) or nuts to add to your salads. If you like mexican try this:

salad greens (romaine lettuce mix is great)
tomatoes (chopped or cut)
onion (chopped, and if you like them)
Unsalted cashews
Black beans (or red beans--either canned) drained and rinsed
Imitation Cheddar (optional)
Ranch dressing (do you do dairy? I think there are non-dairy alternatives out there)
Taco seasoning

Make a salad, including all veggies, nuts, beans, etc. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese if you like.

Now mix about 1.5 cups of ranch dressing and a packet of taco seasoning until it is well blended. Top or mix this into your salad--note--if you mix it, salad will probably not keep in the fridge.

Enjoy! It is very filling for a salad!
Also, if you have left overs of the salad try this (if you have not premixed the dressing into the salad):

Cook instant white rice (or your rice of choice--rinse rice or whatever instructions call for)
take leftover salad, along with rice and "roll" into a burrito
In a skillet, add sesame oil, butter, or margarine--about a teaspoon per burrito
Grill the burrito until it is to your liking
Top with salsa or taco sauce and non-dairy sour cream.
This too is filling!!
Please try it! You will be addicted!

bananas have protein

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I know this is a soy answer. But, have you ever tried edamame? Its Japanese soybeans which have a lot of protein.

Depending on how much of a vegetarian you are (meaning simply where do you stand on the spectrum of no meat to strict vegan), there is milk, cheese, and nuts.

Milk/cheese..... and BEANS!!. All kinds. Garbanzo beans, white beans, red beans, black beans, lentis, green/yellow soybeans so many kinds! Think about it, about a billion indians are vegetarians and they eat beans (dal) all the time. Dal and milk products are the main protein source in India. I spent 2 years there and was amazed by their delicious, varied and extremely nourishing vegetarian food. Nothing to do with "our" bland veggie food!!! Try getting some indian cookbooks.

Enjoy!

If you're put off by the taste of soy (so am I), try whey protein. GNC has some really good choices including their own brand, Pro Performance. Mixed with skim or 1% milk, it is pretty tasty and supplies 28 grams of high quality protein and only 2 grams of fat.

I have a few tips for you (protein at the bottom):

I make a bean salad with beans & fresh veggies (carrots cukes) then throw on some OrganicVille Sun Dried Tomato & Garlic vinaigrette. I like the vegetable cubes by Organic Gourmet, it makes an excellent broth for soups or you can put a little bit on your steamed veggies.

Protein: Boca Burgers, Tempeh, protein bars - I make smoothies with vanilla soy powder and it has a very good taste - it's GeniSoy. I do eat fish and organic chicken (my choice). It is rather challenging to get enough protein. For tacos: get Fantastic Taco Filling - I prepare that and throw in a small jar of ChiChi's taco sauce and then do the regular taco deal - really good stuff.

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