One of the best sources is quinoa (keen-wah) . Quinoa is considered a complete protein because it contains the amino acid lysine that is not in most grains. The World Health Organization has rated the quality of protein in quinoa at least equivalent to that in milk.
Quinoa is so tasty and very versatile. I will post some recipes for Quinoa in the next few days.
Amaranth seed is also considered a complete protein. It is high in protein, about 15%, and also contains lysine and methionine, two essential amino acids.
Other good sources of plant protein include:
Nuts, including raw almonds, cashews, pistachios, pine nuts and peanuts (peanut butter)
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collards, broccoli and cabbage
Grains, including barley, buckwheat, whole wheat couscous, and wheat
Sprouts like alfalfa, red clover, broccoli, radish, mung bean etc.
Seeds such as flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin and chia
Beans and legumes including lentils, kidney, garbanzo, black and split peas
One last way that I get protein is by drinking Just Barley. On days that I don't make green smoothie, for one reason or another, I drink it. It is a good source of protein, but also has many other healthy benefits. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collards, broccoli and cabbage
Grains, including barley, buckwheat, whole wheat couscous, and wheat
Sprouts like alfalfa, red clover, broccoli, radish, mung bean etc.
Seeds such as flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin and chia
Beans and legumes including lentils, kidney, garbanzo, black and split peas
Nutritional yeast also is considered a complete protein. It contains 18 amino acids. I have a few recipes that I can post that include nutritional yeast.
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