We’ve collected some of our favourite family-friendly, weeknight recipes to make back-to-school September easier than ever! These recipes are simple to follow, and guaranteed to leave parents and children alike with smiling faces and happy tummies. Let us know how you fare on social media, @veggiemagazine
15 Speedy Midweek Veggie Meals For Busy Mums
Cooking healthy, nutritious, veggie dinners on weeknights has never been easier!
1. ROASTED SQUASH MACARONI
This simple pasta dish is ideal for the whole family. It's packed with goodness and completely vegan, too.
2. JERSEY ROYAL, LENTIL AND FETA BURGERS
Full of flavour, these are guaranteed crowd-pleasers for even the most reluctant vegetarians.
3. MEXICAN VEGGIE FAJITAS
Make Mexican night go the extra mile with this speedy supper. Pair with some nachos for a delicious feast.
4. SRI LANKAN STYLE CURRIED CAULIFLOWER
This tasty curry is seriously moreish, and will more than likely become a firm fixture in your meal rotation!
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5. VEGAN MUSHROOM AND LEEK PIE
On a cool autumn day, this is just the thing to dive into when you get home. Serve with a pile of seasonal veg, and you'll feel completely content.
6. VEGGIE MAC ‘N’ CHEESE WITH TRACKLEMENTS SWEET MUSTARD KETCHUP
There's nothing like a macaroni & cheese to keep the kiddies happy. This tasty version has greens in, too, so you can sneakily pack some nutritious veg into one of their favourites!
7. QUORN & BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART
This is ideal when you're trying to use up leftovers! Dig out a packet of Quorn pieces, some pastry, and add any veg you have in the fridge. The combo of Quorn, butternut squash, and Goat's cheese is fantastic.
8. CAULIFLOWER STEAK BURGER
What could be better than a delicious burger to end a busy day? These are ideal for having friends for tea as they're guaranteed winners!
9. VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO TACOS
If you fancy something different, this plant-based offering is something special!
10. ONE-POT CURRY IN A HURRY
This tasty dish from Veggie Awards judge Bettina Campolucci-Bordi can be made with whatever is lurking in your fridge. It's easy to make and will leave the whole family feeling full and satisfied.
11. CALIFORNIA WALNUT, SPINACH AND FETA BAKLAVA
A firm favourite of Veggie editor Sian, this is a must-try. Any leftovers will be perfect for lunch, too!
12. SUMMER VEG CARBONARA
Pasta is always a winner, and this tasty carbonara ticks all of our boxes! It's filled with plenty of veggies and tastes good, too.
13. BBQ SWEETCORN TACOS WITH SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE
These colourful tacos will be a popular choice! They're full of goodness and are great served with a seasonal salad.
14. OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO, SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA TART
Ideal for a quiet night in, this easy-to-make tomato tart will feed your appetite after a busy day.
15. LOVE BEET SWEET + SMOKY SHREDDED BEETROOT WRAPS WITH GRIDDLED HALLOUMI AND HUMMUS
These wraps can either be a speedy dinner or a nutritious lunch. Your family will love the combination of Middle Eastern flavours.
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