When we talk about essential nutrients for the human body, protein is always the top priority, after all, it plays the key role in building muscles, repairing tissues, and supporting overall health. And for vegetarians, paneer is often considered as the go-to protein source. But did you know , they are many other vegetarian sources which are equally nutritious and some of them are even more. It is said that for a healthy adult, protein needs depend on body weight and overall health. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the recommended intake for an adult is about 0.8 to 0.83 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, which means a person weighing 60 kg would need roughly 48–50 grams of protein daily. Keeping the same in view, here we have listed some of the best sources of protein for vegetarians beyond paneer.