15 High Protein Vegetables

Protein is an indispensable macronturient that helps build and maintain muscle mass that helps improve the body's metabolism. Here are some vegetables that can be good alternatives to animal products.

Here are 15 vegetables that are high in protein.

• Kale - a cup of boiled kale gives 2.5 grams of protein. Kale is loaded with fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Collard greens - 4 grams of protein per cooked cup. Has amino acids compounds that aid liver detox, boost immune function and fight cancer. Rich in vitamins A, K, C and B.
• Spinach - 1 gram of protein per cup. Essential amino acids, iron, flavinoids, vitamin C, E, manganese, zinc and selenium.
• Brocolli - a cup has 5 grams of protein rich in fibre, vitamin K, C, selenium and phosphorus.
• Brussel Sprouts - a cup has 5.5 grams of protein. Also rich in fibre, calcium, zinc, choline, copper and vitamin K.
• Asparagus - a cup of cooked asparagus provides 4.2 grams of protein. Contains fibre, holy, vitamins A, C and K and antioxidants.
• Mung Beans - a cup of cooked mung beans provides 14 grams of protein. They also have many antixodiants.
• Chick peas - a cup provides 14 grams of protein. Additionaly rich in fibre, iron and they help reduce cholestoral levels.
• Lentils - a cup has 18 grams of protein. Low in calories and high in fibre. Rich in minerals and B vitamins and contain a great dose of antioxidants.
• Green Peas - a cup has 8.24 grams of protein.
• Edamame/cooked soybeans - a cup has 18 grams of protein. Loaded with folate and managanese.
• Fava beans/broad beans - a cup has 13 grams of protein, have fibre, folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus and magnesium.
• Pinto beans/red beans - a cup has 15 grams of protein. Have essential nutrients like iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc.
• Sweet corn - a cup will give 3.4 grams of protein, antioxidants, folate, magnesium, fibre and vitamin A.
• White Mushroom - will give 4 grams of protein. Rich in vitamin D, B vitamins, antioxidants, improve heart health and help fight cancer.