Recipes: Vegetarian
Alphabet Soup
Tamra Davis
My kids instantly recognize those Alphabet Soup TV commercials and ask for it. Luckily, they think my simple Alphabet Soup is the same thing they see on TV. I often make this when my kids feel under the weather and need something comforting.Brown Rice and Tofu Salad
Chef Ann Cooper
This is a wonderful way to add a whole grain into your child’s diet. Serve it as a side dish in a boxed lunch or add grilled chicken or shrimp to make an entrée.Basil Pesto
Chef Ann Cooper
Pesto is one of the most all-purpose sauces in the kitchen. It can be used as a topping for pasta, a dressing for salad, a marinade for grilled chicken or pork, and even a sandwich spread.Homemade Greek-Style Veggie Burgers
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.Pasta with Greens and Feta
Chef Ann Cooper
This quick and easy pasta dish is both flavorful and flexible. Instead of spinach greens could include arugula, watercress, or endive. For a more substantial meal add roasted or grilled squash, eggplant, or peppers. It’s easy to send to school, too, because pasta holds up well to dressings and moiProtein Patties with Cookie Cutter Cheese
Tamra Davis
I started making “patties” for my kids as a way to get them to eat more protein. I realized if I mashed something up really well, fried it, and served it with ketchup they would usually eat it. I also found it was a good way to use my leftovers.Goat Cheese and Leek Quiche
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.Super Guacamole
Corey and Lynn Colwell
This recipe is easy to whip up and great as a dip or topping. Try it on foods your kids are not so enthusiastic about, like salads or roasted veggies, or served plain with veggie chips or carrot sticks.Portobello “Philly Cheese Steak” Sandwich
EatingWell
Cheese steaks are a Philadelphia tradition, but here we’ve replaced the beef with delicious vegetables that cut down the fat considerably—but not the taste.Roasted Tofu, Brown Rice Pilaf, and Steamed Broccoli
Lynn Brownstein
This super-healthy vegetarian meal is simply delicious, and can be thrown together in about an hour, the time it takes to cook the rice.
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