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10. Peanut butter 7 grams per 2 tablespoons
Peanut butter may be high in fat but there are varieties that are made without hydrogenated oils, sugars, or salt. Spread on toast, peanut butter makes an excellent way to start your day.
11. Beans 7-10 grams per 1/2 cup
There is a wide variety of beans to choose from, all have a good amount of protein, and are an excellent replacement for meat. Most also have a high fiber content so you will stay full longer.
12. Green peas 8 grams per cup
At just one cup, peas carry an impressive 8 grams of protein and can provide you with all of the vitamin C you need for the day. They make a great side dish or you can use them to create a different type of hummus.
13. Shelled pumpkin seeds 9.6 grams per ounce
Pumpkin seeds make a great snack or added crunch to a salad. Besides protein, they contain zinc, phosphorous, and magnesium.
14. Cottage cheese 13 grams per 1/2 cup
If you are able to digest dairy products, cottage cheese is a nutritious base for a fruit salad. It can be used in cooking and can replace ricotta cheese in a vegetable lasagna.
15. Banza pasta (chickpeas) 14 grams per 2 ounces
With its high protein content this pasta, made from chickpeas, is gluten free but is high in fiber so it will keep you feeling full. One regular size serving will up your protein intake by 25 grams.
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