Enjoy the harvest bounty of Fall! Here are a few seasonal foods along with a list of plant protein options.
Try creative cooking with your crock pot making nourishing soups, stews; or put together some plant protein with colorful autumn veggies for an artistic and nutritious meal.
Plant Protein Power:
| Hemp seeds | 1 ½ cups = 11 grams protein |
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked – 8 grams protein |
| Edamame | 1 cup = 17 grams protein |
| Tofu | 3 oz = 9 grams protein |
| Lentils | 1 cup = 18 grams protein |
| Kidney beans | 1 cup = 13 grams protein |
| Low fat plain Greek yogurt | 6 oz = 18 grams protein |
| Egg | 2 eggs = 12 grams protein |
Source: Flexitarian Eating, IDEA, March 2017, MindBodyWellness Review
ABC’s (and more) of What’s in Season
Apples, Artichokes, Arugula
Beats, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower
Edamame & Eggplant
Fennel & Figs
Grapes & Green Beans
Kale & Kohlrabi
Leeks & Lemongrass
Mushrooms & Okra
Pomegranates & Pumpkins
Sweet Potatoes
Winter Squash
Bon Apetit!