If you are vegetarian yourself, have a vegetarian family member, or just trying to incorporate some vegetarian recipes into your repertoire, then it’s important that you have a significant list of vegetarian recipes that you can use. However, many vegetarian meals might seem difficult to create for a lot of meat-eaters. So it’s something that you are going to want to think about if you are keen to ensure your vegetarian meals are enjoyed by all the family.
With that in mind, here are some of the delicious and yet incredibly simple vegetarian recipes that you might want to have in your back pocket. Everyone in the family is bound to enjoy them!
Vegetable Lasagna
One of the basic approaches to creating better vegetarian meals is to try and do a veggie alternative to a meat-based classic. And a perfect example of that in action is to create a vegetarian lasagna. It is a really simple and delicious meal that you will find you can easily create whenever. For this, it’s best if you take it as an opportunity to pack it with as many vegetables as possible. Not only does this help the taste, it also means that your children are going to be getting much more in the way of their nutrients and minerals as a result!
Aubergine Parmigiana
This meal, otherwise known as eggplant parmesan, is an Italian classic that is truly delicious, and very simple to make. There are a lot of approaches to it. One secret is to allow the parmesan (shaved) to fall onto the eggplant just after frying, so that it really gets absorbed into the delicious aubergines much more effectively. That, plus a rich and creamy tomato sauce, is really the basis of a successful aubergine parmigiana. It will soon become a family favorite if you learn how to make it particularly well. Besides, it’s one of those dishes that can be a really fun thing to create.
Pasta Bake
If you want something that you really can throw together in a matter of moments, then you might want to incorporate a veggie pasta bake into your oeuvre. There are countless ways to cook such a meal. One of the main things to bear in mind is that you want some kind of sauce. That will ensure you are going to have the best possible texture at the end. Always cook the pasta first, and make sure you use plenty of cheese too. Beyond that, you can of course put whatever vegetables you like into the dish. It is a great opportunity to ensure that you are feeding your family plenty of the good stuff. A final note on the humble pasta bake: seasoning really makes a world of difference, so be sure not to overlook it if you can.
Potato & Kale Curry
There are of course many kinds of curry that you can make which could be considered vegetarian. However, one delicious example you may want to try out is a potato and kale curry. This is very simple and yet it has a truly amazing taste and texture too, so it’s something that you might want to think about at the very least. Start with onions and all the necessary spices, and then add your potato. Leave the kale until the last moment, so that it still has a bit of bite to it. This is a very hearty, filling dish that is perfect for really filling up all your little soldiers on those busy days in winter.
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5-Bean Chili
This is actually vegan, not merely vegetarian, so it’s something you might want to whip out every now and then if you are hoping to get some decent vegetables into your diet as an individual and as a family. A 5-bean chili is a great alternative to a chili con carne, where you are using kidney beans, white beans, and whatever else you might like instead of beef mince. It goes without saying that it doesn’t have to be five beans, but any number you like. You might also decide to mince up some mushrooms to use in place of mince, which can work very well and helps to give a bit more texture to the whole meal. However you do it, it’s delicious and healthy, and purely vegan, so try it out for yourself.
Whether you are vegetarian, cooking for a vegetarian, or simply trying out new recipes, I hope these vegetarian recipes will give you some inspiration for dinner!
