Happy Thanksgiving!!!! but i feel like talking about complete proteins

Complete Proteins
You get plenty of them if you eat meat but if you don't eat meat or much of it you need a vegetarian source of Complete Proteins.
Here is a list of Vegan Protein sources

• Amaranth*
• Cereals and grains - buckwheat*, rye, corn, rice, pasta...
• Leafy green vegetables, including spinach
• Legumes - beans, lentils, peas, peanuts
• Nutritional yeast*
• Nuts - almonds, walnuts, cashews...
• Quinoa*
• Seaweed - spirulina*, kelp ...
• Seeds - hemp*, sesame, sunflower...
• Soy* products -  tofu, tempeh, soy milk...
• Vegetables - Brussel sprouts, potatoes, yuca

Ovo-lacto sources of protein

• Eggs*
• Cheese*
• Milk*
• Yogurt*

* indicates a complete protein

Here are a few combos for a Compete Protein

• Legumes + seeds
• Legumes + nuts
• Legumes + grains
• Grains with Dairy
• Nuts/Seeds with Dairy
• Legumes with Dairy
• Dairy with Nuts/Seeds and Legumes
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• Beans on toast
• Corn and beans
• Hummus and pita bread
• Nut butter on whole grain bread
• Pasta with beans
• Rice and beans, peas, or lentils
• Split pea soup with whole grain or seeded crackers or bread
• Tortillas with refried beans
• Veggie burgers on bread
• Grains plus legumes. Black beans and rice.
• Lentil soup with a serving of almonds on the side.
• Corn plus legumes. Pinto beans in a corn tortilla.
• Whole grain pasta tossed with peas, almonds, and your favorite sauce.
• Whole wheat toast with peanut butter
• Bean soup with whole grain crackers.
  
  Some more ideas
  
  • Legumes and Grains - Black Beans and Rice with Red Peppers: Saute diced red peppers and onions in a non stick skillet. Add in drained and rinsed canned black beans and left over long grain rice. Add in a bit of cumin, black pepper and fresh chopped tomatoes and parsley. Cook until hot and serve.
  • Legumes and Seeds - Asian Noodles with Sesame Seed Dressing: Toss left over spaghetti pasta noodles with chopped green onions, julienne peppers, toasted sesame seeds and cilantro with a homemade dressing made with sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, pepper, soy sauce and a bit of sugar.
  • Grains with Dairy - Homemade Macaroni and Cheese: Make a white sauce using low fat milk and add in grated cheddar. Mix with pre cooked macaroni pasta and top with fresh bread crumbs and parmesan bake until bubbly and browned in the oven.
  • Legumes with Dairy - Fresh Green Bean Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing: Steam fresh trimmed green beans or frozen whole haricot verts and chill. Make a yogurt dressing with green onions, diced cucumbers, salt, pepper, dry mustard and paprika and toss with the chilled green beans.

  
  
  Happy Thanksgiving Happy Turkey/Tofurkey Day!!!
  FruitStripeApe