These 20 Kid-Approved Vegetarian Recipes Will Make Meat a Thing of the Past

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, right?

If you are already well on your way to embracing a lifestyle sans meat, these kid-friendly recipes will make the transition a little bit easier for them, even if it's only for a night or two a week.

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Avocado Pasta
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Avocado Pasta

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02
BBQ Jackfruit Sliders
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BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

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03
Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
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Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

04
Carrot Dogs
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Carrot Dogs

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05
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash
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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

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06
Onion-and-Potato-Stuffed Pierogi
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Onion-and-Potato-Stuffed Pierogi

08
Vegetarian Lasagna
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Vegetarian Lasagna

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09
Spicy Tofu Tostadas
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Spicy Tofu Tostadas

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10
Sweet Potato Tex-Mex Skillet
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Sweet Potato Tex-Mex Skillet

11
Cauliflower Sloppy Joe
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Cauliflower Sloppy Joe

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12
Vegan Mac and Cheese
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Vegan Mac and Cheese

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13
Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas
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Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas

15
Zucchini Meatballs
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Zucchini Meatballs

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16
Pasta Frittata
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Pasta Frittata

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17
Garlic Alfredo Tortellini
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Garlic Alfredo Tortellini

18
Crunchy Zucchini Noodle Wrap
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Crunchy Zucchini Noodle Wrap

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19
Avocado Egg Burrito
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Avocado Egg Burrito

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20
Waffled Margarita Pizza
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Waffled Margarita Pizza

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