20 Veggies You Never Knew Are Rich In Protein

By Apoorva Jha

Spinach

spinach

Protein: 3 g per ½-cup serving (cooked)

Even though 3 g does not seem like an abundant amount, for a green veggie, it is actually a very high amount. You can do more than just making a salad out of this vegetable. We have all seen ‘Popeye The Sailor-man’ who constantly relies on spinach for energy, so why not get creative and start cooking it in different approaches.