Does anyone know of simple vegetarians recipes for children? my child is 3.?

Answer 1

Hopefully these will be of some help

Leek & Potato Soup
2 medium sized leeks chopped
2 medium sized potatoes diced
2tbsp/30ml light olive oil
½pint/450ml oatmilk
½tsp/2.5ml salt, pinch of white pepper
finely chopped parsley to garnish

Fry the leeks and potatoes in the oil over a low heat for about 10 minutes.
Add the salt and oatmilk, Stir well, put on lid and leave for 15 minutes on the same low heat.
Check the potatoes with a fork to see if they are tender.
When ready, purée with a hand-held blender until almost smooth.
Add pepper to taste and if the soup is too thick, add a little more oatmilk and reheat before serving, garnished with the parsley.

Brown Rice Risotto
200g brown rice, washed
400ml water
1 medium onion
½ red pepper
200g sunflower seeds
Mixed herbs to toss
Pinch salt
100g sweetcorn/frozen peas
Soya sauce to taste
1 rounded tsp Marmite

1. Cook the chopped onion in the oil to soften, wash rice and drain well, add to the onion and cook for several seconds turning with a fork.
Add the hot water in which the Marmite, soya sauce and herbs have been mixed.
Bring to the boil and simmer gently.
2. After 15 mins add the chopped mushrooms and sweetcorn/peas and simmer for a further 20 to 25 mins until the rice is cooked.
3. Season to taste, top with toasted sunflower seeds and serve.
The addition of chopped red pepper gives colour to the dish

Country Garden Cottage Pie
2lb /900g potato, mashed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6oz / 150g green lentils
1 clove garlic, crushed
4oz / 100g grated vegetarian cheddar cheese
2 carrots, diced
1tbsp tomato puree
1 medium green pepper, diced
4oz / 60g mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp dried basil
pinch cayenne (optional)
salt and pepper

1. Cook the lentils in plenty of water until just soft, drain, but save ½pint of the cooking liquid.
2. While the lentils are cooking saute the onion, garlic, basil and cayenne in the oil until soft but not brown.
3. Add the carrot, pepper and mushrooms. Cover and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes or until the carrot has softened.
4. Add the cooked lentils, tomato puree and seasoning. If the mixture is very thick add a little of the reserved cooking liquid from the lentils.
5. Cook for a further five minutes, transfer to an oven-proof dish, cover with mashed potato and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
6. Bake for 30 minutes in a moderate oven, until the top is golden brown.

Sizzling Stir Fry
15ml/1 tbsp groundnut oil
2 garlic cloves crushed
60ml/4tbsp soy sauce
3cm/1.5" root ginger chopped
1 red pepper desseded and sliced
1.5kg sliced vegetables
E.g. peppers, spring onions, broccoli, carrots, baby corn

1. Heat oil in pan on medium heat, fry pepper, garlic, and ginger for 2 minutes.
2. Add sliced vegetables, soy sauce and seasoning and stir fry for approx. 6 minutes until vegetables are cooked but still firm and crunchy.

Serve with rice.
1. Satay in a second - add chilli powder, a squeeze of lime and a large dollop of peanut butter!
2. Thai in no time- stir in some coconut milk, and a spoonful of your favourite Thai curry paste.
3. Add a spoonful of sugar, vinegar, orange juice and cornflour, if you like all things sweet and sour!
4. A splash of sesame oil and some cashew nuts will change this dish in an instant.
5. Use your noodles and forget the rice, add them straight to the wok

Mixed Mushroom Casserole
150g pkt shiitake mushrooms thickly sliced
150g/5oz closed cup mushrooms thickly sliced
150g pkt oyster mushrooms thickly sliced
2 red peppers deseeded and sliced
125g/4oz green beans halved
6 shallots halved
150ml/5 fl oz crème fraiche
300ml/10 fl oz carton single cream
3 cloves garlic crushed
75g/3oz vegetarian cheddar/gruyere cheese grated
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas 5
2. Prepare mushrooms, peppers, beans, and peel and halve shallots. Place in 3.5L/6.25 pt ovenproof dish.
3. To make the sauce, place cream, crème fraiche, garlic, salt and pepper in a pan on low heat. Stir and heat through for 1-2 minutes until mixture starts to become runny. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Pour over vegetables.
4. Top with some extra cheese, cover with lid or foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes.

Serve with some boiled new potatoes or with a bowl of penne pasta

Answer 2

There have already been some great suggestions for specific foods, but I have a brilliant suggestion. Go buy the book "Disease Proof your Child" by Dr. Fuhrman. I just finished the book. It's a must.

It covers all health aspects of different diets and health and gives great solid science. He talks about cases where the child was cured of asthma, chronic ear infections and so on through nutritional excellence.

He spells out what foods to start infants on and when, he gives menu examples and recipes for kids.

I've noticed from personal experience that my children have never like eating meat when young, especially 3.

Answer 3

Pasta with a sauce is good and simple. We like sun-dried tomato paste or some pesto*, but you'll just have to try stuff and see what your child enjoys most.

I'm lucky. My daughter always liked raw veg. Try some sweet peppers and cucumber cut into pieces with cubes of cheese. Mix fruit and veg, like apple pieces, crisp cauliflower, celery and raisins.

Kids often like eating with their fingers so maybe try some tortilla wraps with grated veg and cheese that your child can prepare itself (sorry didn't know if B or G!).

'Slimy' foods (mushroom, avocado) can prove unpopular so you may have to work on those. Though my daughter liked raw mushrooms she still doesn't approve of avocado even at the grand old age of 12. Just make sure to wash everything!

And as idunoboutstuff!!! said, getting children involved in preparing food at an early age is great fun and they are always more likely to eat something they have made themselves!

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Well, i myself am a vegetarian and i should imagine cooking for a 3 yr old vegetarian would be quite easy. All kids love messy food, so why not cook a simple spaghetti bolognaise minus the meat. just simple easy foods, spaghetti, lasagne, you could even do just a plate of vegies (if your child will eat vegies by themself, that is) fruits, nuts, oh and try to introduce them to foods like tofu as early on as possible. they need their nutrients.
hope that helps :)

Answer 6

There are lots of simple vegan recipes on this website. You may find someuseful especially the parsnip and carrot mash, simple noodle stir-fry, roasted veg.

Answer 7

Whole wheat bread with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes. Drizzle a little Italian salad dressing on it and they will love it. Oh with water on the side. And fruit for desert. My 3 year old loves it.

Answer 8

If you want your child to have a balanced diet you need to give them fish and meat. Certain essential omega-3 oils are only found in fish and could be important in learning and development.

Answer 9

just try simle things like pasta salads and homemade soups
have a look at this website......
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/recipes/basic-recipes.php

and if you wawnt the kid 2 eat it i suggest that they help you make it especially if they are fussy kids cos then they will no wot went in and there is more chance of them eating it

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Answer 10

If you are making your child eat as a vegetarian because you are and your not letting them choose on this issue then I think what your doing is wrong. At the age of 3 a child is growing and developing and learning about things and their diet needs to have the full range of nutrients from all food groups. My mum is a vegetarian but still cooks meat for everyone else. If your child chooses later on to give up meat it should be their choice not yours.

Answer 11

keep it plain and simple but lots of colour with the pepers carrots and beetroot and put it out in shapes using cutters but anything your eating is also a good idea