6 vegetarian meals you can make that are kid-friendly

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Kids are notorious for not liking veggies, so convincing them to eat vegetarian can be a bit of a chore. However, it doesn't have to be so hard!
These recipes are tasty and nutritious, and even better, they're all kid-approved. Stop fighting with your kids about food, and make them these delicious and healthy recipes instead!
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1. Monsterific veggie nuggets (h/t Picklebums)
How cute is this little monster? The nuggets are made with potato, carrots, broccoli and spinach, and even if you don't have time to turn your nuggets into a monster face, your kids will still gobble them up.
2. Gluten-free broccoli alfredo (h/t In The Kid's Kitchen)
Everyone loves pasta alfredo, but it's not always the healthiest option! However, this veggie-packed version is healthy enough that you can feel good about serving it to your kids. If your family eats gluten, you could definitely make this with regular noodles as well!
3. Cheesy quinoa pizza bites (h/t Chocolate Covered Katie)
Your kids will never guess that these tasty pizza bites are made with healthy ingredients like pinto beans and quinoa! They'd be great for dinner, but they're also an easy, portable dish to bring to a potluck or birthday party.
4. Homemade alphabet vegetable soup (h/t Happy Healthy Mama)
I always loved alphabet soup as a kid, but the canned versions aren't always healthy and they're often made with beef or chicken broth. Luckily, this homemade version is easy to make!
5. Butternut squash mac and cheese (h/t Little Miss Kate)
This butternut squash mac and cheese looks almost exactly like regular mac and cheese, but it's packed with healthy butternut squash! This is the perfect way to get picky kids to eat their veggies.
6. Vegetarian chow mein
Sautéed noodles are a kid-friendly treat, but in the recipe below, you're also sneaking in tons of vitamin-rich, healthy veggies. The recipe below relies on several types of mushrooms for loads of umami flavor without the meat. Get the full recipe here.
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