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Meatless Monday Recipes for Families

Meatless Monday recipes for families

The whole Meatless Monday phenomenon has been adapted by people all over the world. It can be a challenge for families to find vegetarian recipes for kids. Whether you opt to have one meatless meal a week or you are full on vegetarian - these Meatless Monday recipes will fit your family's needs.

Meatless Monday recipes for families

In the average family household the thought of convincing the kids to eat a plate of vegetables seems a little daunting - if not impossible. So, throw out the over steamed, soggy broccoli and the stinky brussel sprouts and make way for delicious dishes that your entire family is going to love...seriously.

All of our Meatless Monday recipes have been totally kid approved. Even your picky eaters will find something to enjoy. So, maybe it's time to give vegetarian recipes a try...if only for one night a week.

25+ Meatless Monday Recipes for Kids

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Gather up all your ingredients at the local farmers' market for this vegetable soup

lentil sloppy joe on a bun with slaw

One of my kids' favourite recipes - our delicious lentil sloppy joes

Greek Scrambled Eggs vegetarian recipe for kids

All the flavours of the mediteranean can be found in this hearty egg dish

Homemade Alphabet Soup

What words will your kids find in a bowl of homemade alphabet soup

vegetarian Breakfast nachos recipe

Kick up your regular nacho night with breakfast for dinner nachos

vegetarian lasagna rolls baked and being served

Pasta is always a favourite kid friendly dish. These cheesy lasagna rolls will are a sure-fire hit with kids

Potato and Leek Soup recipe

Potato and leek soup - one of the first dishes my kids ate as babies has been transformed into a soup that big kids will love

Everyone in the family is going to love this vegetarian chili - you won't miss the beef

spring pasta primavera with goat cheese and tongs

Spring is a great time to enjoy all the veggies. Make a big pot of this super easy pasta primavera with goat cheese

kale salad with pesto and crispy chick peas

Make this power packed kale salad with pesto dressing, crispy chick peas, toasted pumpkin seeds and quinoa. A full meal in one bowl

kid friendly vegetarian recipe lentil meatloaf

Bring on this easy, hearty vegetarian meatloaf recipe that the entire family is going to love

broccoli and cheddar soup recipe in a bowl

Broccoli is the real hero of this creamy broccoli and cheese soup

spinach pici pasta with cherry tomatoes

The kids can get hands on making this quick homemade spinach pici pasta with cherry tomato sauce

Simple Chickpea Curry - Love this simple, quick and healthy recipe for chickpea curry. Kids and adults will love this one for dinner or in the lunch box. | Vegetarian Family Friendly Recipe | Curry Recipe |

This simple chickpea curry is packed full of flavour and not too spicy for kids of all ages

Oven Roasted Tomato Soup

Roast those summer tomatoes to make this rich roasted tomato soup

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette for a crisp season greens salad with apple slices and blue cheese. A family favourite.

Maple and balsamic are a delicious pairing in our maple balsamic vinaigrette - add some blue cheese and greens and you have a stellar salad

gazpacho recipe vert

Who knew a cold soup could be so darn good. Gotta love a fresh gazpacho (it's super easy to make)

The Best Potato Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

This grainy mustard potato salad is a totally new spin on the traditional side dish

stuffed pasta with ricotta and spinach filling

Yummo! Stuffed jumbo pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese for the win on a cold winter night

Greek Pasta Salad Family Picnic Recipe

Our Greek pasta salad is perfect for any night of the week and the school day lunch box

spring frittata kid friendly vegetarian recip

A frittata is a hearty way to feed the family - our spring frittata with asparagus and gouda is a crowd pleaser

How to Make Soft Pretzels fb

Ever wondered how to make pretzels? Bake a big batch of soft pretzels and serve them with all sorts of fun toppings

heart shaped ravioli with pesto

Our delicate heart shaped ravioli recipe doesn't have to be saved for Valentine's Day, make it any night of the week

grilled peaches and candied pecans

Grilled peaches are a thing of beauty in our grilled peach summer salad

toad in a hole recipe meatless monday recipe

Toad in a Hole? Egg in a Nest? Whatever you call this one, everyone has fun eating it

Homemade Pappardelle with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Make a delicate homemade pappardelle pasta with a sweet tomato sauce

oven roasted broccoli

We've found another way to make broccoli kid-approved - oven roasted broccoli

slow cooker butternut squash soup pin

All the flavours in the fall can be found in our butternut squash and parsnip bisque

kale brussel sprout potato salad

The addition of kale and brussel sprouts turns this basic potato salad into a hearty dinner

mango chicken couscous salad

It is easy to substitute tofu for chicken in our delicious mango and chicken couscous salad

fish tostada with peach salsa

For those families who are okay with having fish on their "meatless" nights - check out our refreshing fish tostadas with fresh peach salsa


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