The Protein Explorer

Know your vegetarian protein sources.

Explore the families behind the world's best natural protein sources. Learn how ingredients are related before discovering recipes from around the world.

01

Legumes

Lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas — the foundation of high-protein vegetarian cooking.

Protein
20–36 g / 100 g (dry)
Recipes
8
02

Seeds

Small but mighty — pumpkin, hemp, sunflower and sesame concentrate protein and minerals in every spoonful.

Protein
18–31 g / 100 g
Recipes
4
03

Nuts

Almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachios — protein-rich, fat-forward, endlessly versatile.

Protein
15–25 g / 100 g
Recipes
1
04

Soy

One bean, endless textures — edamame, tofu, tempeh and beyond deliver complete plant protein.

Protein
8–36 g / 100 g
Recipes
2
05

Dairy

Paneer, Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese and skyr — traditional vegetarian protein staples.

Protein
10–35 g / 100 g
Recipes
6
06

Grains & Pseudocereals

Quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, oats and freekeh — carriers of everyday protein you can build a plate around.

Protein
10–16 g / 100 g (dry)
Recipes
1