8 Healthy Vegan Meals for the Whole Family

Ready to eat more plant-based foods as a family? Eating vegan is not only a great way to protect your health and the health of the planet; it’s also a great way to share the values of kindness and compassion for animals with your children.

Of course, having some concerns about changing your child’s diet is normal, particularly if you are not very familiar with veg foods (especially kid-friendly ones!) and nutrition. Fortunately, there’s no need to worry—the American Dietetic Association says, “Appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”

Here are eight delicious vegan recipes courtesy of Veggiecurean—an amazing blog loaded with mouthwatering vegan dishes—that are perfect for the whole family:

1. Veggie Paella

Trust us, this flavorful paella recipe is worth the wait and is perfect for leftovers.

2. Creamy Tomato Soup

You can’t go wrong with this classic soup, made with five simple ingredients.

3. Lentil Veggie Burgers

Great for cooking in batches, these healthy plant-based burgers are full of flavor.

4. Chana Masala

Healthy comfort food at its finest! This chana masala recipe is packed with plant-based protein.

5. One-Pot Mexican Soup

Everyone will love this simple yet hearty soup recipe, and it’s perfect for busy weeknights.

6. Baked Polenta & Sweet Potatoes

This Italian classic is perfect for families avoiding gluten.

7. Deconstructed Samosas

This take on samosas is a healthier alternative everyone will enjoy.

8. Veggie Tofu Stir Fry

With yummy sauce, cashews, and tofu, this recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.

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