If you run a summer camp, you know how important it is to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. Adding some vegetarian dishes to your menu is an easy way to help more kids get the nutrition they need during their stay at your facility. Try out some of these exciting vegetarian dishes to see how easy it can be to leave meat behind.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka is an African dish of poached eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce base. While it’s often served for breakfast, it can be eaten as part of any meal. The feta included in this version gives the dish an extra salty, savory kick that enhances its warm earthy flavors. Be sure to use fresh veggies and high-quality canned plum tomatoes from your vegetables wholesale distributors to help the sauce stand up to all that spice.
Pasta alla Trapanese
Pasta is one of the easiest meals to make vegetarian, and with so much rich tomato flavor packed into this Sicilian tomato pesto, you’ll never miss the meat. The addition of ground almonds and pecorino Romano make this sauce more substantial than your typical marinara. Toss some fresh noodles in it and serve it with crusty bread to make meal that will have the kids asking for seconds.
Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry
If you’re looking for another way to serve vegetables as a side, try this recipe for ginger veggie stir-fry. Featuring a crunchy combination of broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and green beans, this side dish gets a warm and comforting vibe from the ginger, garlic, and soy sauce used to season it. Serve it alongside grilled meats or keep the whole meal vegetarian with a grilled portobello or tofu skewer.
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Burgers, anyone? These black bean burgers offer a rich, meaty texture without the meat. They can be baked or grilled just like standard burgers and taste great topped with buns from bulk grocery suppliers. The onion and garlic enhance the natural flavors of the beans while the cumin, chili powder, and chili sauce give them some zippy heat that sets them apart from typical meat alternatives.
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothies
Fruit smoothies are classic summer treats for kids. They make great additions to breakfast menus, but they can also be served on standard drink menus during lunch and dinner service. This version blends fruit, fruit juice, and frozen yogurt into a deliciously creamy concoction that offers a little more nutritional value than a milkshake or ice cream cone. Try using wholesale frozen fruit to make preparation even easier.
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Made with unsweetened coconut milk and vegetable broth, this mildly spicy curry is suitable for vegans and lactose intolerant children as well as vegetarians. With both chickpeas and cashews in the mix and plenty of rice to bulk up the dish, this dish will keep the kids feeling full all day long. Including spinach leaves and lime juice lightens the flavor profile of the dish and makes it a great addition to any summer lunch or dinner menu.
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