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What Are Plant Proteins?

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We know that plant proteins are good for the planet, grocery budgets and growing bodies, but what are they?

Plant protein, sometimes called plant-based protein, are sources of protein that come from plants, like beans, lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds. Each can be used in a variety of ways to make delicious meals. Check out some of the many kinds below!


Legumes

Dry Beans

Adzuki Beans

Black Beans

Black-Eyed Peas

Chickpeas 

Great Northern Beans

Jacob's Cattle Beans

Kidney Beans 

Lima Beans

Mung Beans

Pinto Beans 

Red Beans

Small Red Beans



Lentils

Brown Lentils 

French Lentils

Green Lentils

Red Lentils 

Split Red Lentils



Dry Peas

Split Green Peas



Soy

Edamame, in pod

Edamame, roasted


Edamame, shelled

Soybeans

Tempeh


Tofu



Nuts

Almond Butter

Almonds


Brazil Nuts

Cashew Butter

Cashews


Peanut Butter

Peanuts

Pecans


Pistachios

Walnuts



Seeds

Chia Seeds

Flax Seeds


Flax, ground

Hemp Hearts

Hemp Seeds


Pepitas

Sunflower Seed Butter

Sunflower Seeds


Tahini