31 Healthy Vegetarian School Lunch Recipes for Kids
With school just around the corner, I know how tricky it can be to pack a good lunch for your kids. Especially if you live a vegetarian lifestyle!
You want something they’ll actually eat and enjoy, but it has to be quick and easy too.
That’s why I put together this list of simple vegetarian school lunches for Kids—They’re tasty, nutritious, and perfect for those busy mornings.
Let’s make packing lunch a breeze!
List of Healthy Vegetarian School Lunch for Kids
This vegetarian school lunch list isn’t the traditional one you may be used to. They are hearty, filling, and packed with many vegetables for your kids.
1
Vegetable Red Beans & Rice
This easy beans recipe contains diced tomatoes and red bell peppers for a full vegetable medley. Pair these beans with rice or a side of hearty bread for a simple and healthy vegetarian school lunch for your kid. It tastes great on its own or with a side dish.
Vegetable Red Beans
2
Easy Tofu Nuggets
These easy tofu nuggets will make a great vegetarian lunch for kids going back to school. They are so easy to make and taste yummy. The best part is that your kids can dip it in their favorite sauce to make it more fun.
Easy Tofu Nuggets
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3
Delicious Sesame Spinach Pasta
If you want more variety in your kid's school lunch, then try this easy spinach pasta. It's made with sesame seeds to give it some extra flavor.
Sesame Spinach Pasta
4
Easy Lentil Chickpea Curry
Another easy and unique vegetarian lunch recipe for kids is this lentil chickpea curry. It's packed with protein and so many nutrients.
Lentil Chickpea Curry
5
Easy delicious Risotto (less than 30 mins)
This risotto uses my time-saving trick to make it in less than 30 minutes. No need for the endless stirring that regular risotto requires. It's a great vegetarian lunch recipe for kids
Easy delicious Risotto
6
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
A healthier take on the traditional mac and cheese is this butternut squash mac and cheese. It's great for school lunches because it's very filing and also packed with veggies.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
7
Healthy Sweet Potato Rice
Rice is one of my favorite lunches to serve to kids. Its very versatile because you can eat it vegetarian or with meat as a side if you prefer.
Healthy Sweet Potato Rice
8
Vegetarian Ground Beef Pasta (with Impossible Meat)
If you want some "meat" protein in your kid's lunch then you should try my vegetarian ground beef pasta. It's made with Impossible Meat which is 100% vegan!
Vegetarian Ground Beef Pasta (with Impossible Meat)
9
Delicious Tomato Soup for Lunch
If you want a no-fuss lunch that's packed with nutrients, then this one is for you. Your kids will love this delicious veggie-loaded tomato soup. You can pair it with hearty rye bread or some rice for a more filling meal.
Delicious Tomato Soup for Lunch
10
Easy Pastina Pasta
Pastina is a unique pasta that isn't very common, but it's one of my favorites out there. Pastina looks like tiny rice balls so it's perfect for kids. Pair this pastina with sweet potatoes or another favorite vegetable for a great toddler lunch recipe
Easy Pastina Pasta
11
Sweet Potato Mash
Another one of my favorite meal is this delicious sweet potato mash. It's made with ginger and herbs that elevates the taste so much that your toddler will beg for seconds. This recipe was passed down from 3 generations of my family so you know it's been perfected. It's a great vegetarian lunch recipe. I added some Ikea veggie meatballs to give it a boost
Sweet Potato Mash
12
Avocado grilled cheese
Who says grilled cheese has to be boring? This avocado grilled cheese is loaded with nutrients and tastes so good! It's gooey on the inside but crispy on the outside. You kids will love eating it for lunch.
Avocado grilled cheese
13
Spinach muffins for toddlers
Spinach muffins are great to pack for school lunches. Their cool green color makes them exciting to eat. They also contain a lot of iron from the spinach. This recipe is a favorite in my house
Spinach muffins for toddlers
14
Chickpea Muffins
These muffins are full of protein that will keep your toddler full for a long time. It combines the rich taste of chickpeas with some peanut butter to make it taste so good!
Chickpea Muffins
15
Spinach Fritters for Kids
These fritters are great to pack for lunch when you don't want to cook a complicated meal.
Spinach Fritters for Kids
16
Apple muffins for Baby & Toddlers
These muffins take less than 30 minutes to make. They are a great way to use up old or leftover apples.
Apple muffins for Baby & Toddlers
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17
Applesauce Muffins
I make these muffins all the time when I run out of apples and only have applesauce pouches left. These muffins make a great snack and lunch for toddlers
Applesauce Muffins
18
ABC (Apple Banana Carrot) Muffins
This delicious combination of apple, banana, and carrots makes a great lunch recipe for kids and toddlers
ABC (Apple Banana Carrot) Muffins
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Mango Muffins for Baby & Toddlers
If you want a unique take on a muffin then try these mango muffins. They are delicious and naturally sweet
Mango Muffins for Baby & Toddlers
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Healthy Apple Fritters
Healthy Apple Fritters
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Blueberry Banana Muffins
Blueberry Banana Muffins
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Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins
Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins
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Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet Potato Tots
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Banana Muffins
Banana Muffins
25
Cauliflower Pizza
This pizza is made with freshly squeezed cauliflower to form a savory pizza crust. The result is a delicious crust and yummy mushroom topping
Cauliflower Pizza
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Sweet Potato Sticks
Sweet Potato Sticks
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27
Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet Potato Muffins
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Carrot Apple Muffins
Carrot Apple Muffins
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Spinach Sweet Potato Fritters
Spinach Sweet Potato Fritters
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Carrot Sweet Potato Fritters
Carrot Sweet Potato Fritters
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Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
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