There are certainly benefits beyond health for going completely vegetarian or even simply incorporating "meatless Monday" into your weekly schedule — eating less meat reduces pollution and helps conserve water, too. But getting your chicken-nugget-loving kids to go meat-free is a totally different story. They're already picky enough [1], right?
If you are already well on your way to embracing a lifestyle sans meat, these kid-friendly recipes [2] will make the transition a little bit easier for them, even if it's only for a night or two a week.
Avocado Pasta
Get the recipe: avocado pasta [3]
BBQ Jackfruit Sliders
Get the recipe: BBQ jackfruit sliders [4]
Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
Get the recipe: black bean breakfast burrito [5]
Carrot Dogs
Get the recipe: carrot dogs [6]
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash
Get the recipe: cheesy spaghetti squash [7]
Onion-and-Potato-Stuffed Pierogi
Get the recipe: onion-and-potato-stuffed pierogi [8]
Grilled Tomato Basil Pizza
Get the recipe: grilled tomato basil pizza [9]
Vegetarian Lasagna
Get the recipe: vegetarian lasagna [10]
Spicy Tofu Tostadas
Get the recipe: spicy tofu tostadas [11]
Sweet Potato Tex-Mex Skillet
Get the recipe: sweet potato Tex-Mex skillet [12]
Cauliflower Sloppy Joe
Get the recipe: cauliflower sloppy joe [13]
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: vegan mac and cheese [14]
Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas
Get the recipe: veggie black bean enchiladas [15]
Vegetarian Chili
Get the recipe: vegetarian chili [16]
Zucchini Meatballs
Get the recipe: zucchini meatballs [17]
Pasta Frittata
Get the recipe: pasta frittata [18]
Garlic Alfredo Tortellini
Get the recipe: garlic alfredo tortellini [19]
Crunchy Zucchini Noodle Wrap
Get the recipe: zucchini noodle wraps [20]
Avocado Egg Burrito
Get the recipe: avocado and egg burrito [21]
Waffled Margarita Pizza
Get the recipe: waffled margarita pizza [22]