Comments on: Does Anyone Have Any Kid-friendly Vegetarian Recipes They Could Share?

By: mel_stru

mel_stru — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:34:17 +0000

Give him small salads, or small pieces of cut-up fruit vegetables/fruit. If he ever does decide to eat meat, give him SMALL servings TWICE a week. You may want to get him some Ensure. There’s no lactose, the main ingredient is water.

By: jop j

jop j — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:49:12 +0000

http://www.recipevegetables.com/ – Here you could find recipes on all vegetables

By: kevin231

kevin231 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:09:53 +0000

Give him a or multiple pieces of fruit.
F.y.i. the kid has the right idea, don’t make him acquire a taste for meat.

By: coffee_p

coffee_p — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:41:50 +0000

all vegetables are good and easy to cut up and steam…
why would any caring concerned grandmother admit to chicken nuggets or hot dogs to a toddler!!! could not find any cat food???
2 different mystery meats that are never to be given to any child…

By: wiccagir

wiccagir — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:34:07 +0000

For meals:
Grilled cheese sandwich (with veggies if he’ll eat them)
English muffin pizza
PB&J
Pasta with veggies (peas, little carrots, etc)
Yogurt
Snacks:
Ants on a log (aka celery, peanut butter and raisins)
Raw veggies with a dip, like hummus or black bean (kids, as I’m sure you know, love to dip)
Fruit

By: Prodigy5

Prodigy5 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:39:08 +0000

There are also some good kids recipe books:
Better Than Peanut Butter & Jelly: Quick Vegetarian Meals Your Kids Will Love
by Marty Mattare
Vegan Lunch Box
by Jennifer McCann
The Vegetarian Family Cookbook
by Nava Atlas
And some books on raising vegetarian children that offers info on nutrition:
Raising Vegetarian Children : A Guide to Good Health and Family Harmony
by Joanne Stepaniak

By: Seeta!

Seeta! — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:45:35 +0000

I have been a Vegetarian all my life. And I have never had meat. All I can say is that you don’t need meat to get the proper nutrition. My mom never made anything that required a recipe. She would just make a little bit of some kind of green veggie (i.e. broccoli, zucchini) and a little bit of pasta with either cheese or red sauce. You can also try burritos or salads.
Hope I helped!

By: Mich76

Mich76 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:47:06 +0000

Quinoa (similar to cous cous) is a good source of protein. Lightly cook chopped vegetables in a pan, add quinoa and vegetable stock (ask directed on packet) & simmer for approx 15 mins. Quick, easy and can be eaten cold the next day. My son loves it (though he does eat meat too).

Also, by mixing legumes (e.g. beans/lentils) with grains (e.g. rice) you are able to improve protein and nutrients. Try vegetarian chilli on brown rice or beans on wholemeal toast.

Other sources of protein include humus, nuts and nut butters (assuming no allergy), tofu, eggs and mixed beans. Vegetables and fruit alone cannot provide a healthy balanced diet. Consult a nutritional therapist if you are concerned.

By: Vmanders

Vmanders — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:13:48 +0000

Burritos are always fun, and you can easily add tomato, avocado, and lots of healthy things. Maybe he will even eat whole wheat tortillas.
My daughter loves vegetables like peas, corn, asparagus, or green beans with pasta and marinara sauce.
Bagel Pizzas are good too, and you can stuff them full of veggies as well, just put the cheese on top.

By: Hannibal the Cannibal

Hannibal the Cannibal — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:15:32 +0000

I agree with one of the other members who posted here: mystery meat isn’t something a caring grandmother should give! But I think you probably just gave that to him as a last resort, no?
A nice, slightly sweet treat to give him that would provide complete protein would be something we usually had when I was growing up poor: baked beans mixed with rice. This is such a comfort food for me now. You can also add corn, or just go for broke and add more veggies (carrots, broccoli, etc.), top with a little cheese, and bake as a yummy casserole.