Plant proteins are perfectly suited for GLP-1 treatments: light, fiber-rich, and easy to digest. Here are 5 complete vegetarian meals.
1. Coconut chickpea curry
Saute onion, garlic, ginger. Add 250 g chickpeas, 200 ml light coconut milk, curry powder, and spinach. Simmer 15 min. Serve with basmati rice. Protein: 18 g.
2. Grilled tofu with teriyaki sauce
Slice 200 g firm tofu. Grill in a pan with oil. Top with homemade teriyaki (soy + mirin + ginger). Serve with steamed broccoli. Protein: 22 g.
3. Red lentil dhal
Cook 200 g red lentils in 500 ml water with onion, tomato, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Serve with naan or rice. Protein: 20 g.
4. Mushroom parmesan risotto
Classic risotto with 100 g arborio rice, seasonal mushrooms, vegetable broth, and 30 g grated parmesan. Protein: 14 g.
5. Baked falafel with tahini sauce
Blend 250 g chickpeas with parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin. Form balls, bake 25 min at 200°C. Sauce: tahini + lemon + water. Protein: 16 g.
Baked instead of fried, compatible with GLP-1 treatment.
Plant proteins and GLP-1
Combine legumes + grains for complete amino acids. Aim for 15-25 g protein per vegetarian meal.