Which foods are good examples of complementary proteins?

Solution:

To include complementary proteins in a vegetarian or vegan diet there are many different ways. Some of them are written here of food pairings that provide complementary proteins:

• soups or stews that include legumes and grains

• salads made with beans and nuts or seeds

• a peanut butter sandwich on whole-grain bread

• hummus with whole-wheat pita bread

• tofu or tempeh with brown rice or quinoa

• tofu stir-fry with whole-grain noodles and peanuts

• beans and brown rice

• yogurt with sunflower seeds or almonds