The Best Vegetarian Recipes for Kids!
If I had to play the word association game some years ago and I was given the word “vegetarian”, my immediate response would have been “nut roast” , “boring”, or “ewwww!”! But that’s simply not the case these days.
Whether your family is full blown Vegetarian or you are trying Meat Free Mondays (see our Meat Free Monday Recipes collection) for health or economy reasons, (see my previous post about eating healthier for less), vegetarian recipes have come a long way over the years!
As per NHS guidelines, vegetarian diets are safe for children of all ages. As long as they get enough protein and iron from sources such as nuts and seeds (protein sources) and dark green vegetables, beans and lentils (iron sources) and enough energy dense foods to support growth and development.
If you are considering a full vegetarian lifestyle for your small people, then it’s important to check out your individual countries’ health authority guidelines for advice.
But in the meantime, take a look at our Best Vegetarian Recipes For Kids!
You might just be surprised at how yummy vegetarian meals can be!
The Best Vegetarian Recipes For Kids
The Best Vegetarian Recipes for Kids!
Tomato Pasta Soup
A simple Tomato Pasta Soup recipe, easy to make and great for a quick and easy lunch for kids.
3 Ingredient Cheesy Pea Pasta
A speedy three ingredient cheese and pea pasta. Quick and easy to whip up in 10 minutes for a simple lunch or dinner for kids.
Satay Vegetable Noodles | Easy 5 Minute Meal
A super quick, easy and healthy family meal ready in just 5 minutes. You won’t believe just how simple this Satay Vegetable Noodle recipe is to whip up.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Sneak some veggies into your kids meal with this delicious Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe. Great for toddlers and baby weaning too!
Cauliflower Cheese Nuggets
Delicious vegetarian nuggets for kids packed with super nutritious cauliflower!
Baked Cream Cheese Pasta
A simple but delicious mid week family meal. Cream cheese baked in the oven with tomatoes and vegetables and mixed with pasta. Quick, easy and great for kids!
Lentil Pasta Sauce
A delicious tomato and lentil pasta sauce made with red lentils and packed with protein and fibre. A great way to get some extra nutrition into a simple kids pasta dish!
Rainbow Veggie Pizza for Kids
This quick and easy Rainbow Veggie Pizza is ready in just 10 minutes. They’re a great healthy alternative to regular pizza that kids will love!
Slow Cooker Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
A rich but super simple Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce cooked in the slow cooker for a delicious flavour. The perfect go-to pasta sauce for busy families.
Potato & Chickpea Curry
A delicious and nutritious mild vegetarian curry! This Potato & Chickpea Curry is suitable for adults and kids and packed with Cornish new potatoes and chickpeas.
Boursin Pasta
With just three ingredients you can make this tasty Boursin Pasta. The easiest mid-week meal that the whole family will love and ready in just 15 minutes.
Butternut Squash Fritters
These Butternut Squash Fritters make a delicious and comforting lunch or dinner the whole family will love. They’re also a brilliant way to get some veggies into your picky eaters!
Creamy Avocado & Spinach Pasta
A quick and easy recipe perfect for picky eaters; Creamy Avocado & Spinach Pasta with a no-cook sauce!
Lentil Veggie Nuggets
Delicious Lentil Veggie Nuggets. A healthier alternative to chicken nuggets, these bite sized nuggets make brilliant finger food for kids and toddlers!
20 Minute Rainbow Veggie Risotto
A delicious, quick and easy Rainbow Vegetable Risotto recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for kids!
10 Minute Meal - Smoky Bean Chilli
A delicious vegetarian family dinner ready in just 10 minutes; Smoky Bean Chilli!
Tomato, Basil & Lentil One Pot Pasta
A quick, easy and healthy meat free family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes.
10 Minute Meal - Chickpea Curry
A creamy Chickpea Curry ready in just 10 minutes. The perfect speedy mid-week meal when you need dinner on the table fast!
Baked Cheese & Tomato Risotto
A delicious and kid-friendly Baked Cheese & Tomato Risotto recipe, cooked in the oven to make it super easy!
Quorn Taco Cups
Delicious and easy to make, these Winter Warmer Quorn Taco Cups are sure to inject a bit of fun into family mealtimes.
One Pot Mac & Cheese with Hidden Veg
A delicious and easy One Pot Mac & Cheese recipe with hidden veg. Perfect for picky eaters who don’t like eating their veggies!
Vegetable Rice & Egg Bowl | 5 Minute Meal
Whip up a quick and tasty 5 minute meal for the kids! And use just 3 simple ingredients for this Vegetable Rice & Egg Bowl.
Easy Minestrone Soup
A super easy Minestrone Soup recipe, ready in just 15 minutes. A perfect winter warmer for the whole family!
One Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta
When you’re in a hurry and need to feed the kids fast, try this One Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta recipe, only 5 ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes!
Sweet Potato & Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Delicious vegetarian burgers packed with nutritious sweet potato and chickpeas and flavoured with cajun spices!
OTHER RECIPE COLLECTIONS YOU MAY ENJOY:
Our Meat Free Monday Recipes are perfect for the whole family. Fuss free and using only simple ingredients. With several of them ready in just 10 minutes, they’re the perfect way to ease yourself into the week!
20 delicious winter warming soup recipes that kids will love!
Top 20 Kid-Friendly Salad Recipes
20 Salad recipes that kids will actually eat!
India says
Thanks for sharing this. Great to have so many kid friendly vegetarian meals in one place to try out! Looking forward to getting cooking.
Mandy says
Thanks so much for including my falafel sliders – there are heaps of delicious recipes here – can’t wait to start making them!