Protein isn’t something you can only get from eating meat, legumes, dairy, nuts & eggs. While those are the best food sources, protein is also found in small amounts in fruits & vegetables.
1 serving of vegetables will generally provide less than 10gs of protein. So to ensure get you're getting your recommended daily amount of protein be sure to pair them with other protein-rich foods.
These guys pack a punch of protein, as well as fiber, calcium, folate, iron and vitamin C.
Protein: 9 grams per ½ cup, cooked
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Tiny little peas serve up some serious protein, and they’re also rich in vitamins A, B1, C and K.
Protein: 4 grams per ½ cup, cooked
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High in protein, B vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, thiamin & folate, as well as vitamins A, C & K.
Protein: 5 grams per ½ cup, raw
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Mushrooms are a low-cal, high-fiber source of not only protein, but also vitamin D, immune-boosting zinc & potassium.
protein: 3 grams per ½ cup, cooked
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Spinach is extremely low in calories but high in protein
and other essential vitamins
and minerals.
protein: 6 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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Artichokes are full of important vitamins and they boast that satisfying combination of
protein and fiber.
protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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Besides being a good source of protein, broccoli is high in fiber, iron, calcium, selenium and B vitamins.
protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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1 cup of Brussels sprouts contains 150% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin C & 250 % for vitamin K.
protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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Packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, plus folate, iron, copper, calcium and fiber.
protein: 4 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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Corn is full of protein & fiber, as well as essential B vitamins & minerals like zinc, magnesium & iron.
protein: 4 grams per 1 cup, cooked
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Red potatoes contain lots of fiber, iron and potassium in their skin.
protein: 4 grams per
1 medium potato, cooked
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Creamy avocado contains a decent amount of protein fiber, vitamin E, folate, potassium and B vitamins.
protein: 3 grams per 1 cup, sliced
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Since wild rice comes from a grass, it technically counts as a vegetable. It's rich in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.
protein: 3 grams per 1 cup, cupped
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