10 Surprising Foods That Are High in Protein

 1. Green Peas

One cup has about 8g of protein—more than some dairy!

 2. Quinoa 

A complete plant protein with 8g per cooked cup.

 3. Chickpeas

About 15g per cup, great for salads or hummus.

4. Pumpkin Seeds

Roughly 7g per ounce, plus magnesium and iron.

 5. Cottage Cheese

Packs up to 25g per cup and is low in carbs.

 6. Lentils 

Offer around 18g of protein per cooked cup.

 7. Broccoli

 Surprising for a veggie, with 4g per cooked cup.

 8. Tempeh 

Fermented soy with about 21g per 3-ounce serving.

 9. Nutritional Yeast

Cheesy flavor and 8g of protein per 2 tablespoons.

 10. Spirulina

Just 2 tablespoons give about 8g of complete protein.

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