If you follow a largely plant-based diet or want to consume less meat this year, we’ve got protein-packed recipes to help you start your resolutions off right!
By eating plant-based, you’re making a positive step to impact the health of the planet. The only problem is, it can be tricky to get the amount of high-quality protein you need daily.
According to the Dietary Reference Intake report for macronutrients, it’s important to get about .36 grams of protein per pound of body weight every day to maintain muscle mass, and that number will be higher if you’re physically active.
We can help with that! Made using wholesome, non-GMO legumes and peas, our chickpea and lentil chips are packed with 6 grams of loving, plant-based protein per bag. That means after just a light snack, you’re feeling more satiated and are already that much further along on your daily protein goals.
Plot twist, though: Healthy chips aren’t just for snacking! Crunchy chickpea chips and crispy lentil chips are perfect for adding that extra boost of protein and salty crunch to salads, sandwiches, chili and more. Need some ideas to get you started? Read on for protein-packed meals straight from the Kibo community.
5 Protein-Packed Recipes to Kickstart Your New Year
1. Veggie Minestrone
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoon tomato paste
-1 Parmesan rind
-1 can kidney beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
-1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
-3 cups veggie stock
-2 cups water
-1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
-1 cup carrots, diced
-1 .5 cups celery diced
-1 cup onion, diced
-1.5 cups zucchini, diced
-6 cloves garlic, minced
-3 bay leaves
-3 cups baby spinach, fresh
-1 cup brown rice pasta, penne
-Toppings: Kibo Chickpea Chips & shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions:
2. Loaded Nachos
Ingredients:
-Quinoa
-Mexican tofu crumbles
-Black beans
-Corn
-Pico de Gallo
-Plant-based sour cream
-Plant-based queso
Instructions:
3. Kale Salad with Kibo Chip Croutons
Ingredients:
-⅓ cup cranberries
-1 delicata squash, seeds scooped out
-⅓ cup pecans
-⅓ cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped
-1 bag Kibo Chickpea Chips, crushed
-½ cup tahini
-⅓ cup olive oil
-2 lemons, juiced
-4 tablespoons maple syrup
-Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
4. Spicy Bean and Kale Soup
Ingredients:
-Carrot
-Celery
-1 can chili diced tomatoes
-1 can beans of choice
-1/2 cup lentils
-Veggie broth or water
-Paprika
-Chili powder
-Kibo Chickpea Chips
Instructions:
5. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme
Let’s end with a major crowd pleaser—this vegan (yes, vegan!) Crunchwrap Supreme from creator @veganbunnychef. In this plant-based Taco Bell dupe, meaty lentils make up the filling, while our Spicy Ranch Lentil Chips supply the crunch!
Ingredients:
- 2 large tortillas
- 2 cup vegan shredded cheese
- 8-9 Kibo Spicy Ranch Lentil Chips
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped lettuce
For the lentil taco "meat"
- 1 can cooked lentils
- 6 oz baby bella mushroom, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
Instructions:
Heat your onions on the stove over medium. Once cooked, add your “taco meat” ingredients and mix. Layer your “taco meat” onto a large tortilla with the Kibo chips, tomato, lettuce, and vegan shredded cheese. Using a bowl, trim away your remaining large tortilla and layer it onto the top of your wrap before folding in a clockwise motion. Brown the wrap over a medium skillet, seam side down first, and enjoy!
We hope these protein-packed recipes will help you feel motivated to meet your protein goals this year! Want more inspo to help you crush your vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian diet? Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more recipes and ideas from the Kibo community in 2023.
