Rekindle your kids’ love for veggies with our collection of 18 sneaky recipes that make vegetables fun again. From cleverly disguised dishes to creative snacks and delightful desserts, these recipes are designed to ensure your children enjoy their greens without even realizing it. Whether you’re dealing with picky eaters or simply want to add more veggies to their diet, these dishes provide a tasty and nutritious solution. So, get ready to make veggies an exciting part of your kids’ meals and watch them embrace the joy of nutritious eating once more.
Eggplant Meatballs

Looking for a twist on traditional meatballs? Look no further than these delicious eggplant meatballs! Made using only eggplant and perfectly seasoned for a delicious flavor, they pair perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce and a plate of spaghetti.
Recipe: eggplant meatballs
Hidden Veggies Pasta Sauce
This healthy vegetable sauce is a delicious and nutritious option for pasta lovers. Packed with seven different veggies and blended into a smooth and creamy sauce, even picky eaters will love this flavorful and satisfying meal.
Recipe: vegetable sauce pasta
Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Soup
This creamy broccoli sweet potato soup is a perfect comfort food that is also healthy and easy to make. With the veggies roasted in the oven and blended together with ginger seasoning, this soup is a delicious way to enjoy a warm and hearty meal.
Recipe: broccoli sweet potato soup
Alfredo Sauce in 15 minutes
Enjoy a healthy and quick meal with our 5-ingredient alfredo sauce recipe. Creamy, delicious, and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for a fast and easy dinner.
Recipe: alfredo sauce
Vegetable Moussaka
This moussaka recipe features layers of tender roasted eggplant slices, a rich tomato-based ragu sauce made with meatless ground meat, and a velvety creamy white bechamel sauce that is baked to perfection. It’s a hearty and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that is sure to impress.
Recipe: moussaka
Corn Chowder
This Corn Chowder recipe is a special one as it features pan-seared corn kernels and a deglazed pan, resulting in an oil-free soup. The soup is thickened with potatoes making it a delicious and healthy option.
Recipe: Corn Chowder
Fritters with Mushroom Dip
Experience a delightful twist on fritters with our Fritters accompanied by a delectable Mushroom Dip. These crispy golden fritters, packed with the natural sweetness of carrots, pair perfectly with the savory and earthy flavors of the mushroom dip, creating a delightful appetizer that will please both veggie lovers and food enthusiasts alike.
Recipe: fritters
Baked Butternut Squash Risotto
If you want to give the risotto a try, you should check out this delicious butternut squash risotto recipe. It is easy to make as part of the job is done by the oven. It is aromatic, creamy, and rich, made with Arborio rice, sweet butternut squash, green peas, and roasted pine nuts.
Recipe: butternut squash risotto
Copycat IKEA Veggie Balls
If you don’t have an Ikea nearby, try our copycat Ikea veggie balls recipe. We added eight different vegetables, the same as in the original, with a tasty mix of spices and herbs to get the flavors just right.
Recipe: ikea veggie balls
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Pasta Bake
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Pasta Bake is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining the creamy, cheesy goodness of traditional mac and cheese with the added nutrition and subtle flavor of roasted cauliflower. The cauliflower adds a delicious depth to the dish, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal that will please both kids and adults alike.
Recipe: cauliflower mac and cheese
Fried Wings
Oyster mushrooms make the tastiest and easiest plant based fried wings ever! It is perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside but meaty on the inside. The wing itself is only ONE ingredient!
Recipe: fried wings
Cheezy Potato Skillet Casserole
Cheezy Potato Skillet Casserole is a hearty and indulgent dish that combines tender potatoes, creamy cheese sauce, and a medley of flavorful ingredients. This skillet casserole is the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich and satisfying combination of cheesy goodness and comforting potatoes. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a comforting weeknight meal.
Recipe: potato skillet casserole
The Best Hearty Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetable stew combines nutritious vegetables, herbs, red wine, and chocolate in one pot to create a rich, comforting, and filling dinner. It is packed with flavor and has an unforgettable aroma that will make your mouth water as soon as it starts to cook!
Recipe: vegetable stew
Cold Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This light and creamy chilled roasted red pepper soup is a mouthwatering way to fill you up and cool you down without weighing you down! Made with crisp red peppers, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this cold soup is an excellent addition to your summer menu.
Recipe: roasted red pepper soup
Best Margherita Pizza
If you want the best Margherita pizza recipe that has been tested relentlessly for the last couple of years, this is what you need to read. The best Neapolitan pizza should be airy and fluffy with an aromatic tomato sauce and cheese on top. And this is exactly what you’ll get if you make our recipe.
Recipe: pizza
Twisted Pasta Bolognese
Try our mouthwatering bolognese made with meatless option. Combining tomatoes, veggies, vegan ground beef, and aromatic herbs, it’s a satisfying, tasty twist on the classic dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for newer vegans seeking familiar flavors without meat.
Recipe: bolognese
Cheeseless Pizza
This easy cheeseless pizza recipe puts a fun and nutritious twist on traditional pizza and is a meal the whole family will love! In just 30 minutes or less, you will have a delicious veggie- and flavor-packed pizza without the dairy. It is the perfect answer to a quick, family-friendly meal!
Recipe: cheeseless pizza
Casarecce Pasta in Peperonata Sauce
Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try our casarecce pasta recipe! Originating from Sicily, these short pasta noodles are known for their twisted or rolled shape, perfect for holding rich and flavorful sauces. Boil the pasta, and in just 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting Italian masterpiece.
Recipe here: casarecce pasta
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