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Keeping fussy eaters happy can be tricky! And if you're looking for vegetarian dishes then it can be even harder. But have no fear! We've rounded up some of the tastiest veggie recipes that will tempt even the fussiest of little eaters – from Quorn monster burgers to fakeaway fried rice and healthy veggie hot wings.
Scroll through our gallery below for inspiration, and click the link on each slide to see the recipe.
1. Chow mein with Quorn Meat Free Pieces
This fakeaway chow mein is made using Quorn Meat Free Chicken Pieces, and it tastes just as good as a real takeaway – plus, it's much healthier!
2. Tomato & aubergine gnocchi bake
Tempting kids to eat new veggies like aubergine can be tricky to say the least. Mix aubergine (and any other vegetables) with this tasty gnocchi recipe, and they might just enjoy it!
3. Easy samosas
These tasty fakeaway samosas are full of flavour that even fussy kids will love!
4. Quorn Swedish Style Balls with macaroni cheese
Meat-free meatballs and macaroni cheese: what better combo to tempt kids with? Plus, this recipe is great for adding extra veggies into.
Try our Quorn Swedish Style Balls and macaroni cheese recipe here .
5. Quorn hot dog tacos
Tacos are a fun treat for kids, and these Quorn hot dog ones are extra tempting! Plus, kids can help to make them, too.
6. Pizza whirls
These mini pizza whirls are great for parties or picnics. Kids will love them!
7. Quorn vegan monster burgers
How to tempt kids to eat their dinner? Make it into a fun display! These Quorn vegan monster burgers look suitably scary, and they'll tempt even fussy eaters into picking them up and trying a bite!
8. BBQ veggie kebab
These BBQ vegetable kebabs are perfect for tempting your kids into eating some veggies! The fun BBQ sticks and tasty flavour mean any fussy eaters will forget that they're eating vegetables at all!
9. Potato curry
If your kids are reluctant to try curry, this mild veggie potato curry is a good place to start!
10. Vegan fish and chips dinner
Kids will love a chippy tea – but that doesn't mean it can't be a homemade one! This fish and chips recipe is made using Quorn Fishless Battered Fillets and a cashew tartar sauce – perfect for both veggies and vegans.
11. Shepherdess pie
If you're struggling to get kids to eat lentils, then incorporating them into this veggie shepherd's pie recipe is a good place to start.
12. Baked potatoes
You can't go wrong with a baked potato! Even fussy kids will love them, and you can always sneak some healthy toppings in there too. Baked beans, grated cheese and sweetcorn all work well.
13. Quorn toad in the roll
This fun and super easy take on toad in the hole is made using veggie Quorn sausages – great for parties and picnics.
14. Special fried rice
This fakeaway special fried rice tastes as good as the real deal! Plus, it's much more healthy, and really simple to make.
15. Quorn fully loaded chilli dog
Kids love hot dogs, and this Quorn chilli dog recipe is suitable for veggies too! Perfect for parties, picnics or a barbecue.
16. Vegetable tacos
These fun vegetable tacos are an exciting treat for kids, and they'll love helping to make them too!
17. Veggie burgers
These veggie burgers are perfect for a party or a special dinner. They're made using lentils, vegetables and oats, and they taste delicious!
18. Quorn toad in the hole with root vegetables
Toad in the hole is a fun treat for kids, and this Quorn version is great for veggies. Plus, you can squeeze in as many vegetables as you like.
19. Egg fried rice
Another fakeaway recipe that kids will love! This egg fried rice is super simple to make and you can serve it with a range of dishes.
20. Baked bean curry
Thought baked beans on toast was your only option for cooking baked beans? Think again! This baked bean curry is tasty, healthy and simple to make. Plus, even fussy kids will love it.
21. Vegetable pasta bake
Kids love pasta, so if you've got a fussy eater then this vegetable pasta bake could be just the thing to tempt them. Plus, it's full of healthy veggies.
22. Chickpea enchiladas
Struggling to tempt kids to try chickpeas? These chickpea enchiladas are a fun way to get kids to try them for the first time, and they're super cheap to make too!
23. Macaroni cheese for kids
Macaroni cheese is a fun treat for kids, and you can tempt even the fussiest eaters into enjoying dinner with this recipe!
24. Cauliflower hot wings
Another secretly healthy treat! These cauliflower hot wings are a great alternative to meat, and they're an easy way to sneak some extra veggies onto your kids' plates.
25. Banana flapjacks
Looking for a healthy snack for fussy little ones? Sneak some banana into their snack time with these tasty banana flapjacks. They'll hardly be able to tell!
26. Penguin bananas
Another fun way to sneak fruit into kids' diets. These penguin bananas look great, and they'll be hard for even fussy eaters to resist!
27. Basic cheese and tomato pizza
Pizza is an easy win with kids, and this homemade cheese and tomato pizza recipe is healthy *and* cheap to make. Winner!
28. Boiled eggs and soldiers
Eggs and soldiers are a simply but easy win, even with fussy kids! Make sure your eggs are nice and runny, and let kids dip their toast in to their heart's content!
29. Brazilian veggie and potato kebabs
Kebabs are fun for a party, barbecue or a picnic, and the excitement of seeing them on the barbecue grill will make kids forget they're eating veggies!
30. Cauliflower crust pizza with roasted veg
Kids love pizza, and this cauliflower crust recipe is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. Plus, it's super tasty.
31. Quorn Meat-Free Fishless Finger wrap bites
Thought you couldn't get meat-free fish alternatives? Think again! These fun wraps are made using Quorn Meat-Free Fishless Fingers, and they're perfect for lunches or picnics.
32. Quorn Southern Fried Burger wrap
A burger turned into a wrap, this healthier version is a tasty treat for kids' lunches or for a family dinner.
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