Tons of kids (and adults) are eating less meat these days, which makes my family’s favorite vegetarian dinner ideas for kids a list I keep on hand for my own kitchen!
Rich and flavorful, hearty and satisfying, all of our vegetarian dinner ideas for kids are simple to make with flavors children love. Everything’s easy. Nothing’s too spicy.
PASTA & PIZZA
Roasted Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta with Basil
No-Rise Super Fast Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough
Copycat Jamie Oliver’s Cheesy Cauliflower Pasta
10-Minute Naan Bread Pizza
Veggie-Packed Marinara Sauce for Pasta & Pizza
Creamy Vegetarian Pasta Bake with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash & Spinach
Magical Mac & Cheese with Pureed Cauliflower & Sweet Potatoes
Simple Spring Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil
Baked Pasta with Spaghetti Squash
Whole-Wheat Penne with Pesto & White Beans
Ginger Peanut Noodles with Bell Peppers
ENTREES
Eggplant Ratatouille 2 Ways
Easy Lentil Coconut Curry
Cherry Tomato Galette with Fresh Basil
Potato Galette with Corn & Feta
Best-Ever Taco Bake: Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes & Cheese
Quiche Cups with Tomatoes & Spinach
Cheesy Summer Squash Tart with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Easy, No-Fry Eggplant Parmesan
Enchilada Quinoa Casserole with Black Beans
SOUP
Super Fast Sweet Potato Chili
Creamy Tomato Soup with White Beans
Quick & Easy Broccoli Soup
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Impossibly Silky Broccoli & Spinach Soup
SOUP
Super Fast Sweet Potato Chili
Creamy Tomato Soup with White Beans
Quick & Easy Broccoli Soup
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Impossibly Silky Broccoli & Spinach Soup
If your kids have decided to go vegetarian, or you simply want to eat less meat, these are my favorite recipes to start with.
Is Eating Vegetarian Better for Your Health?
Eating a vegetarian diet appears to have health benefits. Researchers have found that “vegetarians appear to have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than meat eaters,” according to Web MD. “Vegetarians also tend to have a lower body mass index, lower overall cancer rates and lower risk of chronic disease.”