There were so many requests for this on my instagram, I just had to share this recipe with you! (Btw… I am not vegan, but I love this recipe as a meat free meal, and it keeps my partner – who is vegetarian – very happy).

Unlike a lot of the vegan recipes I see on line, this one is actually PACKED full of protein! For people who are vegetarian or vegan it can be really hard to find protein rich sources of food.  

In fact one of the most common things I see people deficient in when they follow a vegan or vegetarian diet is B12, folate, iron and a lack of protein to help balance their hormones and rebuild their bodies! 

Whilst chickpeas, lentils, legumes, nuts and seeds contain protein… it is a fraction of what people actually need. Did you know we should be aiming for roughly 25g of protein per meal (as a female – this varies greatly depending on exercise, health etc). 

But, do you eat anywhere close to that quantity? There is only 9g protein per 100g of lentils, so you’d have to eat almost 300g of lentils just to get your protein hit for your lunch. Now I dunno about you, but that’s far too many lentils in one sitting for me (or my gut). 

So, in this recipe I’ve used @sunfedmeats chicken free chicken for a wicked protein punch! This is a fantastic vegan alternative that not only has over 25g of protein per serve, but has added B12, folate and iron to support your overall health (and hormones). 

I’ve also used a vegan mayo (but you’re welcome to use a regular one if you aren’t vegan), and you can add vegan cheese. Check out the recipe below: