Vegetarian GLP-1 recipes

106 recipes, each with its nutrition calculated.

Getting enough protein without meat takes a little more planning, and these recipes do that planning for you: eggs, Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, beans, lentils and tofu, often two of them on the same plate.

The vegan recipes are included here too. They are sorted by protein per serving, highest first.

Recipes: 106
Median protein: 22 g
Median energy: 380 kcal
Median time: About 40 min

How these were chosen

Every ingredient in these recipes is vegetarian. Some cheeses are made with animal rennet, so check the label where a recipe asks you to. Sorted by protein per serving, highest first. Nutrition is calculated per serving from USDA FoodData Central, and the figures are medians across this list. How we develop our recipes, or download the nutrition data.

Tofu and spinach cannelloni
Pasta tubes filled with tofu and spinach under tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 5 min · 505 kcal · 37 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Rosemary tofu with butter bean mash
Rosemary tofu with warm bean mash and roasted carrots.
About 45 min · 440 kcal · 36 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and tofu stroganoff
Mushrooms and tofu in a smooth paprika sauce with rice.
About 40 min · 495 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tofu and spinach pesto barley
Pearl barley with tofu and a fresh spinach-basil sauce.
About 50 min · 490 kcal · 35 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Red lentil and tomato pasta shells
Pasta filled with lentils and tofu in tomato sauce.
About 35 min · 545 kcal · 34 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Tofu, leek and mustard pot pie
Tofu and leeks in a mustard sauce beneath a puff pastry lid.
About 55 min · 535 kcal · 34 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tofu and roasted grape spelt salad
Warm spelt with tofu, roasted grapes and parsley.
About 45 min · 500 kcal · 34 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Tofu and aubergine peanut stew
A mild tomato stew with tofu, aubergine and a measured peanut sauce.
About 40 min · 500 kcal · 34 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and mushroom bourguignon
Tempeh and mushrooms in a thyme-scented vegetable gravy.
About 50 min · 450 kcal · 33 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tofu and pea shepherd's pie
A savoury tofu and vegetable filling beneath mashed potato.
About 1 hr 5 min · 440 kcal · 33 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Brothy tofu and vegetable tortellini
Tofu and vegetables with pasta parcels in a clear herb broth.
About 25 min · 500 kcal · 33 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Mild lentil and tempeh chilli
A mild tomato chilli with lentils, tempeh and sweet pepper.
About 50 min · 515 kcal · 33 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Tomato, mozzarella and lentil bake
Lentils and roasted tomatoes beneath a bubbling mozzarella topping.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 32 g protein · 17 g fibre per serving
Roasted carrot and lentil tahini bowls
Lentils and tofu with roasted carrots and a measured tahini dressing.
About 45 min · 425 kcal · 32 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Spinach and cottage cheese baked eggs
Individual baked eggs with spinach, chives and a little crumbled feta.
About 35 min · 410 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Lemon-herb tofu with Mediterranean rice
Herb-roasted tofu with rice, courgette and parsley.
About 45 min · 470 kcal · 31 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and pearl barley stuffed cabbage
Soft cabbage rolls with tempeh, barley and tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 15 min · 480 kcal · 31 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean tofu flatbread melts
Warm flatbreads with tofu, tomatoes and a creamy white bean spread.
About 27 min · 475 kcal · 31 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and plum rice skillet
Tempeh and rice with warm plums and a mild ginger note.
About 35 min · 520 kcal · 31 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Smoky tempeh baked potatoes
Baked potatoes filled with smoky tempeh and sweet pepper.
About 1 hr 15 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Smoky tofu and black bean stuffed peppers
Roasted peppers with a smoky tofu, bean and rice filling.
About 55 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Tempeh and apple cabbage skillet
Tempeh with soft cabbage, apple and a mustard dressing.
About 40 min · 450 kcal · 30 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Spinach and egg stuffed portobellos
Large mushrooms filled with spinach, cottage cheese and eggs.
About 45 min · 380 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Warm tofu and potato mustard salad
Golden tofu and potatoes with a mustard dressing.
About 35 min · 375 kcal · 30 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells
Pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta beneath a tomato sauce.
About 55 min · 540 kcal · 30 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Lentil and spinach filo pie
Lentils, spinach and tofu inside a lightly crisp filo pie.
About 55 min · 405 kcal · 29 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Tofu, apple and mustard slaw wrap
A tofu wrap with apple, finely shredded cabbage and mustard dressing.
About 30 min · 410 kcal · 28 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Egg and cottage cheese sandwich
A familiar egg sandwich with cottage cheese and chopped chives.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 28 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Lentil and aubergine moussaka
Roasted aubergine and lentils beneath a yoghurt-egg topping.
About 1 hr 15 min · 425 kcal · 28 g protein · 18 g fibre per serving
Haricot bean and pumpkin tray bake
Roasted pumpkin and beans with a creamy lemon-tofu dressing.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 28 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Spinach, potato and cottage cheese gratin
Thin potatoes and spinach baked in a cottage cheese custard.
About 1 hr 5 min · 410 kcal · 28 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Warm lentil and egg lunch bowl
Warm lentils with roasted carrots, eggs and mustard yoghurt.
About 35 min · 380 kcal · 28 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Roasted vegetable and mozzarella frittata sandwich
A vegetable frittata tucked into bread with melted mozzarella.
About 55 min · 400 kcal · 26 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean vegetable bread pudding
A savoury bread bake with roasted vegetables, eggs and feta.
About 1 hr 15 min · 490 kcal · 26 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Lentil and walnut ragù with pasta
A textured lentil ragù with mushrooms and a small walnut addition.
About 40 min · 525 kcal · 25 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Cottage cheese waffles with raspberry compote
Golden waffles with a tender centre and a spoonful of warm raspberries.
About 30 min · 405 kcal · 25 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Spinach and ricotta malfatti
Tender spinach and ricotta dumplings in tomato sauce.
About 45 min · 480 kcal · 25 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Savoury carrot and feta oat bake
A sliceable savoury bake with carrot, oats and feta.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 25 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Red pepper and goat's cheese frittata
Sweet roasted pepper and a little goat's cheese in a tender frittata.
About 35 min · 315 kcal · 25 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Courgette, feta and egg breakfast muffins
Savoury egg muffins with courgette, feta and fresh dill.
About 40 min · 335 kcal · 25 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Cottage cheese and roasted pepper toasties
Crisp toasties with cottage cheese, roasted pepper and basil.
About 20 min · 355 kcal · 24 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Celeriac and white bean mash with eggs
A smooth celeriac-bean mash with eggs and chives.
About 40 min · 400 kcal · 24 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and thyme egg tartines
Golden mushrooms, thyme and scrambled eggs on crisp toast.
About 20 min · 350 kcal · 24 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Courgette and sweetcorn fritters
Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with cottage cheese and chives.
About 35 min · 380 kcal · 24 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Quark dumplings with warm peaches
Soft quark dumplings with warm peaches and plain yoghurt.
About 35 min · 330 kcal · 24 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Raspberry breakfast cheesecake pots
Chilled yoghurt and cottage cheese pots over a soft wheat biscuit base.
About 2 hr 10 min · 290 kcal · 23 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Beetroot and goat's cheese lentil bowl
Warm lentils with beetroot, goat's cheese and parsley.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 23 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
White bean, tomato and egg skillet
Soft tomatoes and white beans with eggs cooked into the sauce.
About 30 min · 330 kcal · 23 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Orzo with white beans and spinach
Orzo with white beans, spinach and a hard cheese finish.
About 25 min · 440 kcal · 23 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and red lentil soup
A pale, creamy cauliflower-lentil soup with a yoghurt finish.
About 40 min · 310 kcal · 23 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Banana and cottage cheese griddle cakes
Small banana griddle cakes with a spoonful of plain yoghurt.
About 25 min · 365 kcal · 23 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Vanilla skyr with roasted pear and cardamom oats
Cool vanilla skyr, tender pear and a small scattering of fragrant oats.
About 35 min · 300 kcal · 22 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Lemon-ricotta pancakes with warm blueberries
Tender ricotta pancakes with warm blueberries and the fragrance of fresh lemon.
About 25 min · 415 kcal · 22 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Pea, mint and cottage cheese soup
A smooth pea soup with mint and blended cottage cheese.
About 30 min · 320 kcal · 22 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Asparagus and pea egg rice
A quick rice pan with asparagus, peas and softly folded eggs.
About 30 min · 425 kcal · 22 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Mushroom, tofu and thyme soup
A creamy mushroom soup with tofu and thyme.
About 35 min · 295 kcal · 22 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Broccoli and white bean soup with cheddar
Broccoli and beans blended into a comforting cheddar soup.
About 35 min · 365 kcal · 22 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Butter bean and leek savoury crumble
Creamy beans and leeks under an oat and cheese crumble.
About 45 min · 520 kcal · 22 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Aubergine and cottage cheese parmigiana
Soft roasted aubergine layered with tomato, cottage cheese and mozzarella.
About 1 hr 10 min · 310 kcal · 22 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Apple-cinnamon baked oats
A soft apple and oat bake with cinnamon and a cool yoghurt spoonful.
About 40 min · 365 kcal · 22 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Courgette and ricotta lasagne rolls
Rolled pasta with courgette, ricotta and a light tomato sauce.
About 55 min · 455 kcal · 21 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Greek-style butter beans with baked eggs
Butter beans in tomato sauce with eggs and crumbled feta.
About 40 min · 365 kcal · 21 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Spinach and feta filo spirals
Crisp filo spirals filled with spinach, feta and cottage cheese.
About 55 min · 360 kcal · 21 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and cheese stuffed potatoes
Baked potatoes with cauliflower, cottage cheese and cheddar.
About 1 hr 35 min · 370 kcal · 21 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and spinach spelt risotto
A warm spelt risotto with mushrooms, spinach and a cheese finish.
About 50 min · 360 kcal · 21 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Chickpea and egg picnic rolls
Wholemeal rolls with chickpeas, chopped egg and chive yoghurt.
About 25 min · 390 kcal · 21 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Pea and basil tofu pasta
A bright green pasta sauce made with peas, basil and tofu.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 20 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Tomato, red lentil and ricotta soup
A smooth tomato-lentil soup with ricotta stirred through.
About 40 min · 370 kcal · 20 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean chickpea and feta pita
A soft pita filled with chickpeas, feta and chopped vegetables.
About 15 min · 420 kcal · 20 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Broccoli and cheddar potato cakes
Golden potato cakes with broccoli, cheddar and a yoghurt dip.
About 50 min · 390 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Orange and vanilla semolina with quark
Smooth semolina porridge with orange zest and creamy quark.
About 20 min · 295 kcal · 20 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and lentil cottage pie
A savoury mushroom-lentil filling with a soft potato topping.
About 1 hr · 360 kcal · 20 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Butternut, white bean and sage soup
Roasted squash and white beans blended into a smooth sage soup.
About 50 min · 345 kcal · 20 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Strawberry and vanilla overnight oats
Creamy overnight oats with vanilla yoghurt and fresh strawberries.
About 6 hr 5 min · 290 kcal · 20 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
White bean and oat savoury loaf
A sliceable bean and vegetable loaf with tomato sauce.
About 1 hr 10 min · 445 kcal · 20 g protein · 17 g fibre per serving
Peach and almond breakfast couscous
Warm couscous with peaches, vanilla yoghurt and toasted almonds.
About 15 min · 320 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Buckwheat crêpes with spinach and ricotta
Folded buckwheat crêpes with a warm spinach and ricotta filling.
About 40 min · 345 kcal · 20 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Smoky bean and mushroom breakfast toast
Warm beans and browned mushrooms over wholemeal toast.
About 25 min · 325 kcal · 19 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and tofu orzo
Orzo in a smooth cauliflower-tofu sauce with chives.
About 30 min · 355 kcal · 19 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Pear and ginger buckwheat porridge
Tender buckwheat with pear, a little ginger and plain yoghurt.
About 25 min · 335 kcal · 19 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Roast vegetable and hummus egg wraps
A soft wrap with eggs, roasted vegetables and hummus.
About 40 min · 430 kcal · 19 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Sweet potato and black bean quesadillas
Crisp folded tortillas with sweet potato, black beans and cheese.
About 1 hr 10 min · 465 kcal · 19 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Pea and ricotta couscous
Couscous with peas, ricotta and fresh mint.
About 20 min · 435 kcal · 19 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Pumpkin and oat breakfast squares
Soft pumpkin breakfast squares with cinnamon and a yoghurt topping.
About 40 min · 355 kcal · 19 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Blueberry and lemon baked French toast
A soft-centred breakfast bake with blueberries and a golden bread top.
About 45 min · 410 kcal · 19 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Leek, pea and ricotta tart
A small filo tart with leeks, peas and ricotta.
About 55 min · 400 kcal · 19 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
White bean and aubergine tomato bake
Soft aubergine and white beans with tomato and basil.
About 1 hr · 375 kcal · 19 g protein · 17 g fibre per serving
Potato, spinach and egg breakfast hash
Golden potatoes, wilted spinach and eggs for a savoury morning.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 18 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Lemon-dill chickpea and quinoa bowl
Quinoa and chickpeas with cucumber, dill and a creamy tofu dressing.
About 15 min · 365 kcal · 18 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea couscous with mint yoghurt
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with couscous and mint yoghurt.
About 40 min · 400 kcal · 18 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Creamy roasted pepper tofu pasta
Pasta in a smooth roasted pepper and silken tofu sauce.
About 25 min · 355 kcal · 18 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Potato and egg breakfast tacos
Soft tortillas filled with potatoes, eggs and a cool yoghurt spoonful.
About 30 min · 355 kcal · 18 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Roasted pepper and feta barley bowl
Warm barley with peppers, chickpeas and crumbled feta.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 18 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Baked polenta with tomatoes and eggs
A soft polenta base with tomatoes, eggs and a little cheese.
About 35 min · 330 kcal · 17 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Black bean and quinoa cakes
Baked bean and quinoa cakes with a roasted pepper dip.
About 50 min · 345 kcal · 17 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Beetroot and ricotta wonton ravioli
Simple ravioli-style parcels with beetroot and ricotta.
About 45 min · 410 kcal · 17 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Roasted pepper, chickpea and tofu soup
A smooth roasted pepper soup with chickpeas and tofu.
About 30 min · 295 kcal · 17 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Carrot, red lentil and cumin soup
A smooth carrot and lentil soup with a gentle cumin note.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 16 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Broccoli and ricotta filo pie
A filo-topped pie with broccoli, ricotta and mozzarella.
About 40 min · 345 kcal · 16 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and white bean polenta bake
Soft polenta topped with mushrooms, white beans and thyme.
About 50 min · 360 kcal · 16 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Cherry and almond millet porridge
Creamy millet with cherries, yoghurt and a small almond topping.
About 30 min · 350 kcal · 16 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Chickpea flour omelette with mushrooms
A savoury chickpea pancake folded around mushrooms and spinach.
About 40 min · 265 kcal · 16 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Celeriac, pear and white bean soup
A smooth soup with celeriac, pear and white beans.
About 45 min · 330 kcal · 15 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Sweet potato and tofu ginger soup
A silky sweet potato soup with tofu and a restrained ginger finish.
About 35 min · 290 kcal · 15 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Lentil, chestnut and thyme soup
A smooth, earthy soup with lentils, chestnuts and thyme.
About 40 min · 335 kcal · 14 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Grilled peach and farro bowls
Warm farro with grilled peach, courgette and mint.
About 45 min · 320 kcal · 13 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving

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