What do vegetarians/vegans do for protein if they don't eat beans?!

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Well for a vegan, you can eat soy, nuts, dairy free yogurt, TVP (textured vegetable protein), oatmeal, edamames, fortified breads/breakfast cereals, and quinoa. All of those are good on protein. :)

But honestly, I think you would like beans if you added them to a soup or something of that sort. That's my favorite way to eat beans. Also add them to wraps, stir fry and rice...things like that, where you don't notice the texture as much.

Good luck.

vegan

Look at the labels. Things have protein that you probably aren't aware of. One slice of my fav bread has 3 grams of protein. Protein deficiency is VERY rare in the US. It's more of a problem in third world countries because they live off of a bowl of rice for 3 days.

That's not what you should be worried about. You should worry about things like iron and calcium. Many meat eaters can be anemic despite the fact they are downing a huge burger like twice a day. Now add in the fact that you have just eliminated a major source of iron rich foods from your diet you need to worry about how you will chose to make that up. It's not hard but it takes a bit more brain power to get enough iron in your diet than it does protein. Most people are calcium deficient so I would watch that. Many people get too much protein though. Excessive amounts of protein leaches your body of calcium.

Just sayin protein is not a problem...iron and calcuim.
Vegetarian for over 9 yrs straight now. I am also currently 6 months pregnant with a HEALTHY baby boy. I know a thing or two about how to get enough vitamins and nutrients from food through a veggie diet...I can even do it for two.lol

Most vegetarian/vegan mock meats are stacked with protein. And soy based foods (which you'll eat more if you're vegan) have heaps of protien too. A lot of nut-based foods are out there, and they always have protein in them.

When people say vegetarians and vegans are deficient in protein that is a lie. Protiein isn't just found in meat, and the protiein that is in meat is dangerous for humans anyway. I'm vegan, and I don't waste my time worrying about protein. There's protein in everything.

All beans taste different and have different textures. Kidney beans, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Garbanzo Beans... they are all different textures and tastes. If you were to try them mixed in with rice, in spaghetti or in soup you might like them better than plain.

Other good sources of protein are fake "Meats", TVP texturized vegetable protein, tofu, soy/almond milks, soy yogurt, fortified cereals, and hummus (Which is made with beans but a different texture).

Beans are not the only food that contain protein Do some research on high protein, non-meat foods.Most vegetables have at least SOME protein in them. How else do you think cows get their protein?
For example, I know that sesame seeds are a good source of protein, as are chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Make some hummus! Use the sesame seeds to make tahini!
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't get enough protein eating a vegetarian diet. You just have to be more creative than chowing down on a piece of roast or a chicken breast.

Mushrooms, spinach, and oatmeal have a lot of protein. Whole wheat breads and cereals can also provide the recommended amount of protein your body needs. If you have the taste for it though, soy and gluten products are probably your best options.

Whole grains are good, eggs and/or dairy if you go vegetarian, seitan, tempeh and tofu, legumes in other forms (hummus, bean spread, soups, croquettes). I rarely eat plain beans.

Tofu, nuts, tvp, seitan, legumes..

I eat beans often though.
For dinner today I made black bean soup. :)

vegan.

Soy, tofu, egg, some dairy, many vegetables

they eat almonds milk nuts
that's what they mostly eat

My brother is vegatarian

Quinoa and buckwheat are complete protein. Quinoa can be used instead of rice.

soy products
rice + nuts
rice + seeds
rice + wheat
quinoa

Try eggplants, chickpeas and Tofu.

tofu, veggie burgers and "meatless" meats, such as soy bacon