Move over protein; there’s a new nutrient on the block.

As a Tasty contributor, I dig deeper into the science, culture, and practicalities of cuisine.

Want a trick to nail your fiber intake? Eat heaps of fruit and veg. This delicious teriyaki bowl contains all the high flyers, including broccoli, avocado, and mushrooms — plus a fiber-rich dose of quinoa.

A single serving is 8 grams, but add a whole avocado per person, and you'll instantly double this.

Craving a comforting cheesy pasta? This creamy dish contains a whopping 11 grams of fiber; those broccoli florets are a trusty choice. Pasta is also a good source of fiber, although whole wheat shells are the best.

Recipe: Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

If anything on toast sounds like a boring recipe to start your day, try this. Swap the bread for a sweet potato (yep, rich in fiber) and slather with avocado, feta, bacon, and garlic. Use a whole avocado per serving to surpass 10 grams of fiber.

Sometimes, a hearty salad is all you need. Stick to this recipe, and it's 4 grams of fiber per serving. Add a whole avocado per person, and that rockets past 10 grams. Fun fact: Chickpeas also reduce your cortisol levels (aka helping kick stress to the curb). 

You don't have to skip comfort food to chase fiber. How tantalizing does this black bean burger look? Dripping with melted cheese, these vegetarian-friendly patties contain 10 grams of fiber. Impressive.

Black beans are notoriously high in fiber, and this salad doesn't disappoint. Prep this citrus-flavored dish for lunch, and unlock 10 grams of fiber by midday. Efficient and delicious.

Recipe: Black Bean, Corn, And Red Pepper Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Don't be shy of a heaped plate. A large serving of Thai broccoli salad contains approximately 10 grams of fiber. Add slivers of avocado for good measure.

Recipe: Thai Broccoli Salad With Spicy Almond Dressing

This cilantro-flavored chili contains a ridiculous 23 grams of fiber per serving. Yes, that's almost your entire daily recommended intake in a single bowl. Talk about a powerhouse. 

Who needs caviar when you have this kaleidoscope of color? Packed with fiber-rich beans, this salsa contains 10 grams of fiber per serving. Someone grab the tortilla chips.

Ready for another excuse to eat sweet potatoes for breakfast? Not only is this a single-skillet dish, but it also contains 8 grams of fiber per serving. Add an avocado, and you’ve dialed that number past 10 grams.

If fiber had a secret code, it would definitely be "black beans." So, why not blend these nutrient-rich pulses into a hearty soup? A steaming bowl of black bean soup (topped with avocado, of course) contains 22 grams of fiber. Easy to freeze and cook in bulk, it's a real showstopper.

Imagine the smell from the kitchen. Flavored with rosemary and garlic, this nutrient-dense soup packs 11 grams of protein per serving. And looking at that broth, there's clearly no compromising on flavor.

Recipe: Hearty White Bean And Spinach Soup With Rosemary And Garlic

Sometimes, it's best to start on the right foot. This breakfast includes a fried egg and caramelized plantains, bedded on a bowl of cumin-spiced black beans. If that's not tempting enough, it also packs an impressive 12 grams of fiber.

Recipe: Black Beans And Plantains Breakfast Bowl

Fancy a variation of that vegetable breakfast hash? Skip the broccoli, and add a scattering of black beans. This version unlocks 11 grams of fiber — something smug to enjoy before 9 am.

Some dishes look too good to eat, and this stew is one of them. Bring yourself to slurp it down, though, and you'll tick off 10 grams of fiber in a single serving. That's what we call a return on investment.

Recipe: Hearty Tuscan Bean, Bread, And Vegetable Stew