1. CHICKPEAS
19g protein, 6g fat, 61g carbs, 1 520kJ (per 100g)
These beans are cheap and plentiful, but you won’t be snacking on them raw. Toss a can into your curry or blend up a simple hummus recipe: one can chickpeas, 60ml tahini, 30ml lemon juice, tsp. of minced garlic, 2 tbsp. olive oil, tsp. ground cumin and a pinch of salt. While you won’t be raking in the same protein as a lean chicken breast, the abundance of fibre and cancer-fighting compounds definitely makes up for it.
2. LENTILS
9g protein, 0.4g fat, 20g carbs, 485kJ (per 100g, boiled)
You’ll look at this and sigh and say: “Lentils? Nature’s cardboard? No thanks.” Sure, this pulse has the potential to bore your tastebuds, but if cooked right you’re in…