Vegetarian recipes for kids - family vegetarian recipes

We've put together a selection of vegetarian recipes that pack a punch on taste without compromising on all those body/brain-boosting nutrients you and your child needs.

Potato gratin (no cream)

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This is a nice easy dish that you can bung in the oven and forget about, while you cook something to go with it!

Cheese and potato whirls

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Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!

Macaroni cheese for kids

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A super easy, budget-friendly meal, ideal for toddlers and big kids alike...

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Tomato pasta sauce (made with passata)

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Recipe for a quick and easy tomato pasta sauce...

No-bake Cadbury Creme Egg cheesecake

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A showstopping Cadbury Creme Egg cheesecake to make for a delicious Easter dessert

Cheese flan

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How to make a classic school dinners cheese pie

Banana flapjacks

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Deliciously simple flapjacks made with ripe bananas

Cheese, carrot and courgette muffins

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These savoury muffins packed with veggies are perfect for kids' lunchboxes

Easy cheese sauce for kids

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Works well with parmesan, gruyère or cheddar - perfect sauce to make macaroni cheese and many other dishes too.

Mushroom vol au vents

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These easy to make party nibbles can be prepared in advance and they're great for a 70's retro party...

American pancakes (made with self-raising flour)

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Fancy a big stack of thick and fluffy American pancakes? This is how to make US-style pancakes with self-raising flour

Ridiculously good onion bhaji recipe

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This bhaji/pakora recipe works a treat with both onion and potato or basically any veg...

Chewy chocolate chip cookies for kids

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Deliciously chewy and chocolatey!

Weetabix cake

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This is a great one for the kids to help with as they love crushing the Weetabix...

No egg banana pancakes

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Easy no egg and dairy-free banana pancakes that kids and grown-ups will love

Golden syrup microwave mug cake

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Delicious served warm with a big dollop of squirty cream...

Basic chutney (slow cooker)

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If you fancy making chutney in the slow cooker, this recipe is deliciously perfect...

Vegetable soup for babies and toddlers

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This is a lovely soup recipe which is a perfect meal for all the family, including weaning babies and toddlers...

Cheesy mash

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A quick and easy family favourite...

Apple sauce made with eating apples

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A really easy apple sauce recipe...

Easy biscuits for kids

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Classic vanilla biscuit recipe to try with your children

Baked bean omelette

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A very cheap & easy meal using baked beans...

Plum puree for babies

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Delicious one-ingredient fruit puree for tiny tastebuds

Easy cheesecake for kids

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Delicious, quick to make and goes down well with all the family...

Nando's macho peas

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Make a DIY version of Nando's beloved macho peas side dish in just 10 minutes

Heart-shaped jammy biscuits

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These easy jam heart biscuits are perfect for baking with kids for Valentine’s Day or giving to mum on Mother’s Day...

Scrambled eggs for babies

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A quick and easy budget snack or light meal...

Red lentil curry

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A cheap veggie meal; make as part of curry night & enjoy a homemade takeaway...

Marrow cake

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Turn a marrow glut into this delicious loaf cake

Easy family nut roast

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A lovely simple nut loaf that you can make in advance and re-heat on Christmas day...