Cooking for Vegetarian Kids
Southern Fried Vegetarian "Chicken"
This recipe isn't healthy by any means, but it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!
Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Fries
Tempeh is breaded and lightly fried for a crunch high-protein alternative to French-fries for healthy vegetarians and vegans - and particularly for kids! Try these fried tempeh sticks with ketchup, soy sauce or even barbecue sauce.
Vegetarian Pizza Sandwich for Kids
This vegetarian pizza sandwich is a toasted sandwich that tastes just like pizza, so kids will love it! You can sneak some diced vegetables into the sandwich if you want to add some extra nutrition. For a vegan version, use a vegan mock pepperoni brand, and use a vegan and casein-free soy cheese.
Baked Tofu Recipes
Check out these great marinated and baked tofu recipes. Baked tofu is low-fat and low-carb, vegetarian and vegan. You can eat baked tofu as it is, or add it to salads, pastas or vegetarian stir-fries. If you like baked tofu, try these flavorful marinated tofu recipes.
Roasted vegetable gratin with Parmesan cheese
Roasted vegetable gratin with Parmesan cheese, roasted tomatoes, onion and zucchini.
Southern Fried Vegetarian "Chicken" Seitan
This dish is deep fried, so it isn't particularly healthy, though it is cholesterol-free and it sure is good! Deep fried seitan and a blend of spices create a dish that's really quite similar in appearance and taste to chicken!
Cheesey Vegetarian Risotto
This vegetarian risotto recipe is creamy and cheesy and will be a hit with the kids as well. Vegetarian risotto with plenty of cheese is a perfect entree for vegetarian kids, and you can even sneak in some diced vegetables as well.
Chocolate Covered Granola Candies
Chocolate Covered Granola Candies
Vegetarian "Hamburger" Casserole
Use veggie burgers to make a vegetarian "hamburger" macaroni casserole. This is an easy vegetarian casserole with lots of cheese. For a bit of added nutrition, you could add some diced steamed veggies, such as broccoli or bell peppers. This veggie burger casserole recipe will be a hit with the kids.
Graham Cracker and Pretzel “Legos”
Playing with your food is encouraged with these graham cracker and frosting "legos".
Vegetarian "Pepperoni" Burrito
Vegetarian burrito with mock meat "pepperoni" wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Perfect for a vegetarian lunch for kids to bring to school.
Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes
A vegetarian recipe for potatoes stuffed with sweet baked beans, tomaotes and cheese.
Yogurt Bar
Try this healthier version of an ice cream sundae by using soy yogurt as a base instead of ice cream.
Creamy Fruit Salad Ambrosia
This vegan fruit salad ambrosia recipe uses tofu instead of dairy.
Fried Tofu Fingers
Fried tofu fingers are a high-protein alternative to french fries. Kids will love them with ketchup.
Green smoothie popsicles
If you believe that green smoothies are all the rage for a nutritious reason, try this green-power superfood popsicles!
Homemade bran granola with blueberries recipe
Homemade bran granola with blueberries recipe
Quick and easy tofu and mushroom green chile enchilada recipe
Quick and easy tofu and mushroom green chile enchilada recipe - Vegetarian meatless tofu enchiladas
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe
This is a very simple recipe for a vegetarian potato soup.
Mushroom and bell pepper quesadillas
Mushroom and bell pepper quesadillas - Vegetarian vegetable quesadilla recipe
Personal Pizzas for Kids
Personal pizzas for kids- everyone loves pizza!
Vegan Ranch Dressing
If your vegan kids need something to dip their carrots in, try this vegan ranch dressing recipe which uses soy milk and vegan mayonnaise to make a rich and creamy vegan salad dressing.
Sloppy Joe Pizza Burgers
Use a vegetarian sloppy joes mix to make these sloppy joes pizza burgers for your kids. Yes, even vegetarian and vegan children love sloppy joes!
Quick and Easy Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
I know I loved vegetarian scalloped potatoes when I was a kid! This is a quick and easy scalloped potatoes recipe that can be prepared in the microwave. Scalloped potatoes are a side dish that the whole family - kids and adults - will enjoy.
Apple and Cheese Sandwich
This vegetarian recipe for an apple and cheese sandwich is a great vegetarian lunch idea for a brown paper bag lunch for the kids and would also be an easy vegetarian after school snack.
Oven-roasted chickpea nuts - High-protein and low-fat!
Oven roasted chickpea nuts - An easy vegan snack recipe idea with lots of protein. Great for vegetarians too!
Cheese Toast with Vegetables for Kids
A vegetarian recipe for cheese toast loaded with veggies and lots of cheese. This is a great snack or lunch and will encourage your vegetarian kids to love eating their vegetables! Refrigerate the leftovers (if there are any!) and pack in their lunch box the next day for a vegetarian sack lunch.
Vegetarian Broccoli, Cheese and Rice Casserole
Test out the hypothesis that kids will eat anything if you cover it with cheese, and try serving this broccoli, cheese and rice casserole to your vegetarian kids.
Cheese and Bell Pepper Quesadillas
Mexican quesadillas are very easy to make and kids absolutely love them, since they are mostly cheese! This vegetarian recipe for cheese and bell pepper quesadillas will be a hit with the kids, as well as the adults. You can make these Mexican quesadillas vegan by using soy cheese.
Roasted chickpeas with Parmesan cheese
Roasted chickpeas with Parmesan cheese snack. A quick and easy (and healthy!) make at home snack perfect for lunch boxes, picnics or after-school snacks for vegetarian kids.
Vegetarian Tortilla Pie Casserole with Black Beans
A layered vegetarian Mexican-inspired tortilla pie or Mexican casserole, made with black beans, flour tortillas, corn, and lots of cheese.
No-Bake Vegetarian Pizza Recipe
No-Bake Vegetarian Pizza
Peanut Butter and Greens Soup Recipe
Yes, that's right, it's a vegetarian and vegan recipe for peanut butter soup! This peanut butter soup recipe is inspired by African and southern cuisine and your vegetarian kids will love it! What a great way to eat your greens - in a vegetarian peanut butter soup!
Vegan grilled cheese sandwich with "bacon" substitute
Vegan bacon on a vegan grilled cheese sandwich? Why not? This is the stuff vegan dreams are made of.
Top 12 Most Popular Veggie Burger Recipes
Best Veggie Burger Recipes
Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash is naturally flavorful and sweet, so this recipe just uses a pinch of salt to enhance their natural taste. Best of all you can keep your vegetarian kids busy by having them help peel the squash!
Vegetarian Apple Cheddar Panini Sandwich
Vegetarian apple cheddar panini sandwich with cheddar cheese and sliced apples.
Vegetarian Ramen with Thai Peanut Sauce
Vegetarian Ramen with Thai Peanut Sauce
Peanut Butter Sandwich Rolls
Just like a classic peanut butter sandwich - only better. This recipe makes for a healthy lunch or snack for your vegetarian children.
Avocado quesadillas with ranch dressing
Avocado quesadillas made with Monterey Jack cheese, a bit of ranch dressing and some corn kernels. This is a simple yet tasty recipe that would be great for vegetarian kids for an afternoon snack.
Peanut Butter Hummus
This peanut butter hummus recipe from About.com's guide to Middle-eastern food will have your kids licking their lips!
Easy vegetarian Frito casserole with veggie burgers, chili and cheese
Easy vegetarian Frito casserole with veggie burgers, chili and cheese. Use a shredded dairy-free cheese to make this recipe vegan. Although this is a simple recipe, the variation possibilities are endless. I'd add some sliced green chilies, if I happened to have some on hand, and I might toss in some canned corn or black olives, too.
Carrot juice and mango popsicles with spinach
Carrot juice in a popsicle? Sure, why not? The fruity mango blends it together so that it tastes sweet enough for kids to enjoy, and, as another nutritious benefit, there's no added sugar in these pospicles.
Cornmeal battered baked tofu sticks
Cornmeal battered tofu sticks - a crunchy snack for vegetarian and vegan kids - healthy!