vegetarian

This hearty and healthy lentils with brown rice recipe will fill up happy little bellies.

Kids will love this vegetarian crustless quiche, plus they can help Mom or Dad prepare it. They can chop peppers and shred cheese, and older children can use an electric beater (with adult supervision, of course) to beat eggs.

This couscous chickpea salad is substantial enough to be a main dish, light enough to enjoy on a hot day. Feel free to add diced cooked chicken.

OK, so this baked cheese omelette isn't exactly a classic omelette, but it's easy and good and it's made with a bunch of eggs, so give it a try!

We like to serve this vegetarian couscous with chickpeas and vegetables as a main dish with a salad, but you could add some sliced grilled chicken too.

Find me a kid who can resist these tasty cheesy potato nests! Grate the Yukon Golds with their skins on for flavour and nutrition.

This curried roasted vegetables recipe is perfect for Meatless Mondays — or any day of the week!

Roasted root vegetables caramelize and soften, becoming something so irresistible, even veggie haters acquiesce.

Taste the organic difference while tomatoes are in their glory this summer. Pair this up with some organic nacho chips and you'll have a winner.

This Thai peanut noodles recipe is a quick and easy version of a delicious traditional Thai dish.

This tamale casserole recipe is a great vegetarian main dish hearty enough for a committed carnivore. Great for feeding a crowd; spice it up or down to suit your taste.

This vegan chickpea and broccoli curry can be wrapped up in warm tortillas or served on rice for a gluten-free meal. You can make it in advance, too.

Is there a kid who doesn't love creamy mashed potatoes? Try this version of cheddar whipped potatoes.

This potato frittata recipe calls for only potatoes, but you can add an equal quantity of any vegetable your kids like — try carrots or peas for some colour!

If you use tofu in this smoothie, you'll increase the protein content without adding any dairy ingredients. Frozen bananas and strawberries make it incredibly creamy and thick

Use this incredibly easy tomato sauce as a base for your own creations. Add extra veggies, meatballs or spices, or use it just the way it is on pizza or pasta.

The beauty of this penne with roasted vegetables is that you can throw a lot of veggies into it, and your kids will be happy because they're eating pasta.