I’m looking for a vegan sandwich protein recipe that is more of a whole food than the highly processed food that is often found in stores. So far, I’m going to try out lentil patties. I figure I can freeze a batch and stick them in the air fryer as needed. Any other ideas?
Since all my suggestions were already mentioned here, I will ask a kind of off-topic question: Why are looking into “protein” ingredients specifically? So what are you looking for / trying to achieve with protein intake?
Like Greger says, if you are eating plants and you are getting enough calories you are automatically getting enough protein!
It is mostly a shorthand for the type of ingredient in a sandwich. So you have veggies, sauces, (vegan) cheese, and of course bread. The actual macronutrient profile is likely to be more varied than just protein, like with a legume patty.
My diet does tend to be fairly low in protein, from what my food logging has shown. I am going to start some strength training and regular exercise within the next few weeks, so I want to have a balanced diet there.