Top 6 protein rich vegan foods No doubt protein plays a very essential role in muscle and bone development, repairing damaged cells, growth, and much more. It is true that nonveg foods are rich in proteins but that doesn’t refer to their insufficiency in vegetarian food. FARHEEN Delhi, 03 September 2022 ( Updated 03, September, 2022 08:15 AM IST ) 1 . Edamame 2. Lentils3. Black beans4. Mung beans5. Red Potatoes6. Spinach