People think of lentils, peas, and beans as both vegetables and proteins, so they have the best of both worlds.
1. Lentils
They have some of the same nutrients as meat, chicken, and fish.
Lentils
Split peas have 16 g of protein per cooked cup, which is almost three times as much protein as two hard-boiled eggs.
2. Split Peas
Each cup also has a good amount of folate, iron, and potassium, and 57% of the DV for fiber.
Split Peas
Spinach is one of the healthiest veggies you can eat. There are only 49 calories in a cup of cooked spinach, but it has 6 g of protein and 6 g of fiber.
3. Spinach
Spinach is also full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that fight disease.
Spinach
Edamame is often forgotten, but it's very good for our health.
4. Edamame
One cup of cooked edamame has 18 g of protein, 29% of the daily value for fiber, and more than 100% of the daily value for folate.
Edamame
Chickpeas are a vegetable that is cheap and full of nutrients.
5. Chickpeas
Also, they have a lot of vitamins, minerals, and tannins, which are powerful antioxidants.
Chickpeas
Also, compared to other beans, black beans have more anthocyanins, which are plant colors that help the body fight inflammation and free radicals.
6. Black Beans
Anthocyanins, which are found in black beans, have also been linked to better heart health and better control of blood sugar.