Examples of protein ingredients which can be incorporated into meals

Stir fries, rice or noodle dishes

• tofu
• cashew nuts
• seitan
• tempeh
• pumpkin seeds
• sunflower seeds

Pasta dishes

Individual ingredients:

• white beans such as butterbeans or cannellini beans
• chickpeas
• tofu pieces
• tempeh pieces
• sunflower seeds

Sauces:

• lentil bolognese
• soya mince bolognese 
• nut-based sauce (such as cashew cream)

Green or red curries, noodle soups

• tofu
• seitan
• cashew nuts

Baked potatoes

• lentil or soya mince bolognese
• soya mince and/or kidney bean chilli
• houmous
• baked beans

Sandwiches

• sliced tofu
• bean pâté (e.g. butterbean and herb)
• sliced tempeh
• bean burger
• nut cutlet
• houmous
• vegan sausages

Casseroles and stews

• many varieties of beans
• vegan sausages
• peas

Salads (pay particular attention to ensuring protein - and carbohydrate - content if serving a salad as a main dish)

• many varieties of nuts and seeds (e.g. cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
• marinated or smoked tofu pieces
• beans such as chickpeas, cannellini beans, butter beans, black beans or pinto beans

Indian-style curries

• include a lentil or chickpea dhal as one of a selection of dishes
• mixed vegetable curries which also include lentils or chickpeas

Chillies

• kidney beans
• pinto beans
• black beans
• chickpeas
• soya mince