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44 Vegetarian Meals for Kids

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A useful collection of 44 easy, healthy, vegan and vegetarian meals for kids that also happen to be gluten-free!

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As a mom of 2 little boys, I’m always on the lookout for easy, healthy vegetarian meals my kids will actually eat. So, I compiled some kid-friendly gluten-free vegetarian meals from some of my favorite food bloggers out there. I hope you find something you and your family will enjoy for some time to come!

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Quinoa Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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quinoa pizza crust on cutting board
Lazy Falafel (Vegan + GF)
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Paleo “Peanut” Noodles (Vegan, Grain-Free)
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi Vegan Gluten-free
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Creamy Cauliflower & Sunflower Seed Blended Soup
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Cheesy Lentil Bake
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Baked Broccoli Tots with Garlic and Parmesan (Gluten-Free)
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Pasta with Carrot Sauce (Video Recipe)
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Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Gluten-Free)
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a stack of vegan zucchini fritters topped with a dollop of vegan sour cream
Veggie Nuggets
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Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole
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Baked Pesto Tofu
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Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
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South Indian Vegan Cabbage Fritters (Cabbage Pakoda)
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Pesto Risotto (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
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pesto risotto in a black bowl
Red Lentil Flatbread Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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slices of red lentil pizza arranged on a wooden cutting board topped with pesto
Homemade Spaghetti O’s (Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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Easy Smoky Lentil Sloppy Joes
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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
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Mozzarella Sticks – Gluten Free and Vegan
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Baked Zucchini Tater Tots [Vegan+GF]
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Instant Pot Sticky Maple Ginger Rice Noodles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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a white bowl filled with sticky noodles on a gray napkin with chopsticks
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
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Sweet Potato Frittata with Asparagus
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Chickpea Carrot Salad Sandwich
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Cheddar & Green Pea Fritters (Gluten-Free)
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Three carrot falafel fritters on a green plate.
Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe (In 15 minutes!)
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Green Quesadilla (with Creamy Green Sauce)
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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe • Veggie Society
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Creamy pasta with spinach and chickpeas
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Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots
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Instant Pot Vegan Burrito Bowl
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Roasted red pepper and sweet potato soup
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Vegan Cauliflower Bear Bites
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)
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Italian Cabbage and Rice…Simple, Healthy and Delicious
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Spinach and Feta Egg Cups
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Mini Gluten-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffle Sandwiches (Vegan)
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Vegan Red Panda Carrot Soup
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Vegan Air Fryer Lentil Sliders Recipe
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Vegan Starfish Cakes
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Broccoli and cheese balls
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Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites (Allergy-Free)
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The Best Vegan Meatloaf with Cashew Gravy (Gluten-Free)
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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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2 Comments

  1. Wow! This collection is amazing. I love that they are easy to make. My kids will really enjoy trying these out. Thanks for making it easy for me.

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    1. Yes! I agree, and the amount of allergy free meals is amazing! My friend is dairy free so when we get together I will finally have something to make for her!

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