We understand how challenging it can be to make kids dinner ideas appealing. That is why Garden Gourmet wants to bring you clever strategies that transform dinner time into a fun and enjoyable experience. With delicious and nutritious Garden Gourmet plant-based products as your sidekick, we'll explore three key strategies to make dinner for kids a superhero-worthy adventure: incorporating veggies in meals without making it obvious, involving kids in cooking, and making dishes visually appealing. Let us dive in and discover how you can create exciting kids' dinner ideas that will have them asking for more!
Increasing Veggie Intake in Kids Dinner Recipes
Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be tricky, but with a bit of creativity, you can seamlessly incorporate veggies into their meals. Here are some delicious recipes that cleverly include vegetables in dinners for kids:
Eat the Rainbow: If you’re looking for a super simple yet exciting dinner idea for kids? Try our vibrant Vegan Chili Sin Carne packed with the rich flavours of Mexican spices, featuring beans, corn, juicy tomatoes, and onions - all brought together with our star ingredient, Vegan Fillet Pieces. Dinner for kids should be a delightful adventure, filled with an array of textures and colours that let them taste the rainbow!
Curry Adventures: Want to boost your little one's veggie intake without a dinnertime battle? Vegetarian curries are your secret weapon! The flavourful sauces and exciting spices are perfect for camouflaging those nutrient-packed veggies kids might otherwise resist.
This easy Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry is a great starting point for a sneaky veggie adventure! Packed with spinach, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, it is a delicious way to introduce new flavours. Plus, you can easily turn it into your own secret recipe! Try adding in diced carrots, peas, or cauliflower – they'll practically disappear into the sauce while adding a boost of vitamins and fibre. Shhh, don't tell the kids!
Around the world in a bowl: Soups are another fantastic method to hide extra veggies. And the best part? You can travel the world with flavours while you are at it! Garden Gourmet's Vegetarian Mexican tortilla is a fiesta in a bowl, packed with tomatoes and peppers, garnish with avocado cubes, sweetcorn, and pickled red onions for an explosion of colour.
But don't stop there! Expand your soup repertoire with these other delicious dinner ideas for kids:
Japanese Vegan Miso Soup: Add finely chopped spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and filet pieces Asian seasoning to a simple miso broth for a comforting and nutrient-rich delight.
Thai Red Curry Soup: This fragrant and flavourful soup is a wonderful way to sneak in aubergine, sugar snap peas, and cauliflower.
Italian Minestrone: This classic is like a warm hug on a chilly day! This hearty and flavourful soup is packed with zucchini, beans, tomatoes, and any other veggies your little ones will tolerate. For a more filling meal, try adding our Filet pieces Italian-style – they add a boost of protein and soak up all the delicious flavours of the soup.