Vegetarian kids' recipes

Top some puff pastry with cherry tomatoes, peppers and halloumi to make an easy family lunch or supper. Scatter over some basil leaves to serve

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make - just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Children aged 5-9 will love helping you prepare this lunch dish, almost as much as they'll enjoy eating them

Colourful, healthy, quick and delicious. A must-try recipe for all cooks. Once perfected swap the toppings about and experiment

Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch.

Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

This easy vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox or served as a vegan pate as part of a snack selection.

Use whatever veg you have on hand, along with eggs and milk, to easily whip up a tasty omelette

Fluffy vegetarian tortilla is a great meal to make with older children - this one's filled with peppers and potatoes

Start the day the right way, with this quick, easy and nutritious breakfast

Boost the veg in this family favourite - top spinach and cherry tomatoes with creamy mac 'n' cheese for a dinner that's rich in calcium and fibre

This healthy sandwich is packed full of goodness to keep you going until dinner

A super simple vegetarian snack that's healthy, 1 of your 5-a-day and sure to beat hunger pangs

High in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level

Roll-up, roll-up - snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps

This comforting snack is super-quick and easy, perfect for suppertime snacking.

Get kids to help prepare a batch of American-style pancakes. The zesty-berry topping makes these a healthy brunch option

This leafy green cabbage-like vegetable is a genuine superfood - it's great whizzed up in place of basil in an Italian sauce

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories.

Perfect the art of roasted, fluffy spuds with crisp skin, served with soured cream - a healthy winter warmer

A fresh and flavour-packed homemade pesto with peas and pine nuts, that you and your toddler are sure to love. Perfect for when your child is moving onto more substantial meals

Jazz up this all-day staple dish with some cumin, coriander and semi-dried tomatoes then serve on hot buttered wholemeal bread

Get the kids in the kitchen to make this simple side dish - pop any extra garlic butter into the fridge or freezer for a busy weeknight