As the world turns its attention to more plant-based menu options, "Meatless Monday" has become a regular in the dinner rotation. But that can be surprisingly tricky when kids are involved. Sure, mac n' cheese is easy enough. But what else?
Thankfully, there's no shortage of ideas online, and Epicurious is among those with dozens of suggestions. Next time you need some kid-friendly vegetarian options, consider these:
* Cauliflower-carrot cheesy tot: a variation on the tater tot that looks so similar, you just might fool 'em. Plus they're cheesy. Plus ketchup.
* Fresh corn quiche: a store-bought pie shell makes it easy, and the custard with fresh corn kernels makes it delicious.
* Flatbread caprese: cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella on a homemade or store-bought flatbread. Move over, kids.
* Jackfruit tacos: what fruit? When ripe, jackfruit resembles a mango or banana-type flavor. Unripe, some have described it as asparagus-like; scores of vegans apparently liken the unripe version to pulled pork, according to Epicurious. Regardless, try it in a taco shell with salsa and guacamole.
* Air fryer crispy herbed chickpeas: an addictively crunchy snack.
* Ramen noodles with miso pesto: a cilantro-miso sauce provides plenty of interesting flavors. Plus everything turns green.
* Broccoli cheese soup: comfort food, with broccoli thrown in.
* Baked pasta Norma: a Sicilian classic with fried eggplant, tomatoes, and basil tossed with short pasta.
* Sweet potato fritters with poached eggs and avocado: the presentation of a foodie in a kid-friendly dish.
