Plant-based cuisine isn’t just for grown-ups. While some kids may scoff at a pile of greens on their plate, there are plenty of 100 percent vegan recipes (that is, meat-, dairy- and egg-free) appealing to all ages and levels of picky eaters.
1. VEGAN BUTTERNUT MAC AND ‘CHEESE’ WITH SMOKY SHIITAKE ‘BACON’
Honestly, it’s even tricky for adults to notice that there’s no actual cheese in this ridiculously creamy, gooey mac and cheese reminiscent of the cult favorite served at By Chloe restaurants.
2. WATERMELON POKE BOWL
Substituting raw fish for fruit may be the easiest way to make a dish for picky kids more accessible.
3. EASY VEGAN PESTO-PARMESAN SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI
In less than half an hour you can have a totally homemade vegan pasta dish, packed with greens and protein-heavy faux Parm.
4. INSTANT POT VEGAN FARRO RISOTTO
Risotto is notoriously time-consuming, but the Instant Pot makes it a cinch. Packed with fiber and other nutrients, farro is a healthy alternative to rice and has a nice bouncy texture kids—and adults—love.
5. VEGAN KENTUCKY FRIED CHICK’N
This tofu-based meal can get the whole family on board to help shake up the coating and coat the crispy vegan not-chicken pieces. Serve with ketchup, of course!
6. VEGAN FIESTA TACO BOWL
Taco night just got an upgrade—in flavor and nutrients. Serve with tortillas for kids who like to eat with their hands and this vegan salad will go down all so easy.
7. BALSAMIC MARINATED PORTOBELLO PIZZAS
Pizza night doesn’t have to be totally unhealthy! These adorable individual pizzas built on mushroom caps are as fun to eat as they are to make.
8. VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE
So bright and colorful, these veggie spring rolls don’t feel like they’re missing anything! Homemade peanut sauce also packs up well for lunchboxes or picnics.
9. CHICKPEA SHAWARMA WRAPS
Sandwiches are always crowd pleasers, and these Middle Eastern-inspired customizable wraps are so full of flavor, they’re definitely dinner-worthy!
10. ONE POT TOMATO BASIL PASTA
This may be the easiest vegan dinner of all time—and it’s super people-pleasing! The pasta cooks right into the sauce for maximum flavor and barely any cleanup after. Win-win.
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