Vegetarian Meals with Value

Vegetarian Meals with Value

Many vegetables, grains, legumes and nut products are less expensive per pound than meat, poultry, fish and seafood, so a vegetarian meal can be very easy on your budget, but will it please the whole family?  Here’s a list of vegetarian meals that are sure to please the kids!

• Baked regular potatoes or sweet potatoes topped with cheese sauce, cheese, meatless chili, canned dried beans, salsa, pesto or vegetables
• Cheese or vegetable pizza
• Eggs, any style, served plain or with vegetables or cheese
• Grilled cheese sandwiches with soup
• Macaroni and cheese
• Meatless chili
• Pancakes, waffles and French toast
• Pasta, cheese-filled ravioli or cheese-filled tortellini topped with pasta sauce, or pasta tossed with olive oil or melted butter and grated or shredded cheese; serve plain or add vegetables or beans
• Quesadillas filled with foods like cheese, beans or vegetables.
• Soy-protein burgers, hot dogs and “chicken” nuggets
• Tacos filled with foods like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, guacamole and salsa
• Vegetable stir-fry with rice or pasta
• Wraps or burritos—fill flour tortillas with foods like shredded lettuce, cabbage or carrots, chopped vegetables, rice, beans, cheese, peanut sauce, peanut butter and jelly, salsa or leftovers
• Yogurt parfaits—layer yogurt, granola or slightly crushed cereal