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22 High-Protein Meatless Meals Under 400 Calories

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Vegetarian eating isn't for everyone, but if you're trying to eat less meat OR you're going meatless for the long haul, getting enough protein is super important. Of course, how much protein you need differs from person to person depending on your size, activity level, and whatever your health and fitness goals might be. For these meals, we aimed for at least 15 grams as a good place to start when you're cutting meat (aka a big source of protein) out of your diet. Also worth noting is that the 400-calorie limit here is mostly arbitrary: The goal is to show that you can be mindful about portion sizes, if that's your thing, but still get the protein you need to function and feel good. You can figure out how many calories you actually need throughout the day here. 1.   Salsa Verde Lentil Tacos With Mango-Pomegranate Pico Two tacos =   389 calories   and   15.9 grams of protein . Nom nom nom. Get the recipe here, via Ambitious Kitc...

What's The One Comfort Food The World Needs To Know About?

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If there's one redeeming quality to freezing cold winters, it's the fact that it's perfectly acceptable to put on an oversize sweater and eat to your heart's content. But what's your go-to comfort food? You know, the single most heartwarming recipe that gets you through winter? Maybe you have the world's best mac and cheese recipe, which features not one, not two, but six different types of fromage. Or perhaps you whip up an epic ramen noodle soup recipe that gets you through flu season. Maybe while traveling to Greece, you learned how to make a mouthwatering moussaka that reminds you of warmer days. Or maybe you've officially perfected the art of the crispy, melty grilled cheese sandwich. Whatever your favorite comfort food is, we want to hear about it. Tell us your go-to recipe. As a bonus, if you happen to have photos, upload them into the dropbox below. The best responses will be featured in a   Buzz...