Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of lysine, particularly for vegans. There are many ways to consume pumpkin seeds. Using it as a salad topping is just one. One cup of pumpkin seeds should contain around 1,440 milligrams [9] of lysine.
Lentils
Lentils are a cheap, delicious source of protein and amino acids highly favored by vegans. They contain a lot of lysine. You can get about 1,250 milligrams [10] of lysine out of one cup or approximately 198 grams of lentils.