Top 3 Healthy Recipes For Picky Eaters (Pure Veg)
Struggling with healthy recipes for picky eaters? Zestful Meals brings you 3 sneaky, delicious pure-veg recipes that kids will actually eat!
Equipment
- 1 Blender For smooth sauces
- 1 Baking Sheet For zucchini fries
- 1 Non-stick Pan For quesadillas
Ingredients
Recipe 1: “Secret Agent” Spinach Lentil Pasta
- 1 cup Red lentils Rinsed
- 2 handfuls Spinach Finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes No added sugar
- 1 tsp Oregano Or Italian seasoning
Recipe 2: Crispy Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium Zucchinis Cut into fry shapes
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Gluten-free works too
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika Adds flavor
- v cup Almond milk Or any plant-based milk
Recipe 3: Sweet Potato Quesadillas
- 1 cup Mashed sweet potato Microwave for 5 mins
- ½ cup Black beans Mashed
- 2 Whole-grain tortillas Or preferred type
- ½ cup Vegan cheese shreds Daiya or Violife recommended
Instructions
Recipe 1: “Secret Agent” Spinach Lentil Pasta
- Boil lentils in water for 15 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, spinach, oregano, and cooked lentils. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Toss with pasta and serve.
Recipe 2: Crispy Zucchini Fries
- Dip zucchini sticks in almond milk, then coat in breadcrumbs and paprika.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve with dairy-free ranch.
Recipe 3: Sweet Potato Quesadillas
- Mix sweet potato and beans. Spread on half of a tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese, fold, and cook in a pan until golden brown.
- Cut into triangles and serve.
Notes
- Serve pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier option.
- Zucchini fries taste great with hummus or dairy-free yogurt dip.
- Quesadillas can be customized with extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.