20 Veggies You Never Knew Are Rich In Protein

By Apoorva Jha

Black Beans

black beans

Protein: 7.6 g per ½-cup serving (cooked)

There is another vegetable that can come to the rescue when you want to have a protein-laden snack but want it to be strictly vegetarian: black beans. Black beans are also heart-healthy fiber, rich in potassium, folate, vitamin B6, and several phytonutrients. So yes, if you want to maintain a nutritious meal or a healthy one, black beans are the answer.