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[quote=Anonymous]My 12 year old has been vegetarian for 5 years  (the rest of us - DH, me, and 8 year old are not). Here are some meals that are in regular rotation for us:

- burger night (black bean or impossible patties for vegetarian) 
- tacos - black beans, cheese, peppers and onions (8 year old won’t touch); sometimes meat on the side for meat eaters 
- tofu crumble over rice or rice noodles. Both girls love this. Press firm tofu, heat up oil in pan and break the tofu into small enough pieces it gets really crispy add soy sauce and carrots and after a bit broccoli or green beans, a little chili sauce, and some rice wine. Can really use just about any veggies. 
- chickpea tagine: so easy! Chickpeas in a pan with oil and a lot of tumerick; add carrots, cinnamon, a little honey, some veggie stock and simmer so it’s thick, serve over couscous.
- make your own quinoa bowls: I pickle onion, put out tomato and cucumber, radishes, store bought tzatziki and hummus, and mint. I roast chickpeas so they’re crunchy with a bunch of seasonings. All the chopping can take a bit as does the quick pickle so this one helps to do a bit of the prepping in advance

Tonight I didn’t have a plan and we ended on doing fruit smoothie bowls for dinner - I blended a banana, frozen berries, yogurt, pineapple juice and a lot of spinach. In the bowls we added rolled oats and peanut butter and had the option of coconut for those who wanted it. Obviously it’s not typical but one child is sick and everyone liked it.

We also regularly do a dinner of French bread, fruit, cheese, sliced veggies and deli meat for those who eat meat.

Finally, we really salads. One is a Brussels sprout salad - roast Brussels sprouts and finely chop (raw) so it as many as you roast. Mix together with a lot of Parmesan and a vegan Caesar dressing (blanking on the brand). We have it with croutons which I sometimes make while roasting the Brussels sprouts.

Our go-to for special meals at home is “Charlie Bird’s Salad” https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/charlie-birds-farro-salad-6589464.amp

So amazingly yummy (but you can use a lot less olive oil than they call for)

Our go-to for going out is either a taco place (good mushroom tacos for DD), Indian food, ir Thai which all have good vegetarian options. [/quote]

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