Following a vegetarian diet doesn’t have to mean doing away with flavor or skimping on muscle-building protein. These new packaged foods provide plenty of important nutrients while satisfying your need for something meaty and protein-packed.

  • When you’re craving breaded chicken, try Gardein’s Chick’n Scallopini, which is gluten-free, seasoned, and ready to be sautéed and added to pastas and veggie dishes. ($5, gardein.com)
  • Keep Nasoya Organic Teriyaki TofuBaked marinated tofu in your fridge for a convenience food that can be enjoyed cold or hot in stir-fries, salads, and sandwiches. ($5, nasoya.com)
  • For a hearty dinner starter to pair with veggies, try Lightlife Organic Wild Rice Tempeh, which combines cultured organic soybeans with wild rice harvested from freshwater lakes. ($3, lightlife.com)