Palta (avocado) is grown throughout Chile. Tomatoes and onions are other overwhelmingly popular and readily available vegetables. The nation's most important crops include grapes, plums, apples, pears, onions, corn, peaches, garlic, asparagus and beans.
The truth lies somewhere in the middle. It is easy to get enough protein on a vegan diet if you eat multiple servings of high-lysine foods (legumes, seitan, amaranth, quinoa, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds) each day. But there are many vegans who are probably not eating enough high-lysine foods.
Beans, Grains and Vegetables. Beans, grains and vegetables are the main protein sources in many cuisines. Even vegans can meet their daily needs for protein from a diet completely without animal products. One cup of lentils, kidney, pinto or black beans contains 12 to 18 grams of protein.hicken and beef may contain 18 to 35 grams of protein per 100 grams. Fish have approximately 15 to 20 grams of protein per 100 grams, and many fish also contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.