Vegetarianism Made E-Z (Recipes and Stuff - NO debate allowed here!)

[Monica]

Hey, can anyone share some children-friendly vegetarian school lunches and dinner recipes/suggestions? I'm running out of ideas.

When my son stays with his dad he gets fed white bread, chicken schnitzels and donuts. To be fair it's not all unhealthy, but the majority of it is processed food with lots of additives.

When he's with me it's very hard to get him to eat healthy vegetarian meals.

Any ideas?

Hummus and whole-grain crackers or chips will always do in a pinch, and provides excellent protein. As do nut butter sandwiches. But vary them; don't just use peanut butter. Try almond butter, cashew butter, etc. for variety. I used to combine 2/3 almond butter with 1/3 brown or red miso, and spread that on whole-grain crackers for an amazingly nutritious snack. My son loved it! I often packed pasta with tofu also. And, nut milks are available in those little cartons with straws. I would definitely pack a nut milk! It'll add protein, nutrition and calories. There are lots of brands available.

Here are tons of recipes, tips and ideas:

http://www.peta.org/living/parenting/veg...-pack.aspx

http://www.vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-r...h-recipes/

http://vegan.sheknows.com/2011/02/13/kid...x-recipes/

http://www.vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/