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Veggie-Packed Meals Even Picky Eaters Approve

Published: Jun 21, 2025 by Yuan

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Getting more veggies on the plate doesn’t have to be a struggle. These recipes are colorful, flavorful, and designed to win over even the pickiest eaters. Bonus: they’re simple enough for busy weeknights, too.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Hearty stuffed pepper soup with ground beef, rice, and bell peppers in a tomato broth.
Stuffed Pepper Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Stuffed pepper soup is packed with vegetables, meat, rice, and sauce, making this a hearty, comforting soup that is perfect for cold weather days.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup

The Best Creamy Corn Soup

Smooth and creamy corn soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked pepper.
The Best Creamy Corn Soup. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Creamy and loaded with flavor, this corn soup is packed with vegetables and cooks up fast and easy for a delicious meal any day of the week.
Get the Recipe: The Best Creamy Corn Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup (8+ Vegetables)

Healthy vegetable barley soup filled with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and tender barley.
Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup (8+ Vegetables). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Savor the wholesome goodness of vegetable barley soup, brimming with hearty vegetables, tender barley, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth, offering a comforting and nutritious meal that's perfect for any day of the week. This easy-to-make soup recipe promises to warm you from the inside out, providing a satisfying and wholesome dish that's both delicious and nourishing for the body and soul.
Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup (8+ Vegetables)

Quinoa Primavera

Colorful quinoa primavera loaded with fresh veggies and a light herb dressing.
Quinoa Primavera. Photo credit: Stetted.

Filled with spring vegetables, quinoa primavera is a light and healthy dish. Serve it as a meatless main or alongside your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Primavera

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables

Juicy grilled chicken kabobs with bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Spice up your weeknight dinner with these easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs loaded with vibrant vegetables! A simple, flavorful marinade takes these skewers to the next level, making them a healthy and delicious option for any occasion.
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Easy Grilled Vegetables

Assorted grilled vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and charred grill marks.
Easy Grilled Vegetables. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with these simple and delicious grilled vegetables. Packed with fresh produce and a touch of seasoning, this recipe is a healthy and easy way to elevate your barbecue.
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Chipotle Chicken & Southwest Root Vegetable Bowls

Spicy chipotle chicken served over roasted root vegetables and southwest toppings.
Chipotle Chicken & Southwest Root Vegetable Bowls. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A nutritious and flavorful bowl featuring chipotle-seasoned chicken and a variety of root vegetables. It's a great choice for a healthy and satisfying meal that's packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Chicken & Southwest Root Vegetable Bowls

Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Zesty quinoa salad with corn, black beans, avocado, and a cilantro lime dressing.
Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A light and healthy salad featuring quinoa and a variety of Southwest-style vegetables including corn, avocado and tomatoes. It's a great choice for a nutritious and flavorful meal or side dish.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Orzo Risotto with Roasted Vegetables

Creamy orzo risotto mixed with oven-roasted vegetables and Parmesan.
Orzo Risotto with Roasted Vegetables. Photo credit: Life Currents.

Orzo Risotto with Roasted Vegetables is an easy weeknight meal that’s packed with veggies. Cooking the orzo this way, like risotto, releases more of the starches and creates a creamier thicker pasta base than simply boiling and draining the pasta.
Get the Recipe: Orzo Risotto with Roasted Vegetables

Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

Grilled summer vegetable orzo salad tossed with tart cherries and balsamic glaze.
Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Summer vegetables are coated with a Montmorency tart cherry balsamic glaze, grilled and then combined with orzo for a deliciously seasonal pasta salad. Great served warm fresh off the grill or cold as a side dish at your summer get together.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Bright Mediterranean quinoa salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and olives.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Mediterranean quinoa salad is a delicious recipe boasting plenty of fresh herbs, vegetables, beans, and more in every delicious bite.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Stuffed Delicata Squash

Roasted delicata squash halves filled with a savory vegetable and grain stuffing.
Stuffed Delicata Squash. Photo credit: Stetted.

Stuffed delicata squash is a wonderful side or vegetarian main. Filled with vegetables, rice, nuts, and dried fruit for sweet-savory taste.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Delicata Squash

Home Style Tofu: (Quick Braised Tofu Dish, 家常豆腐)

Flavorful homestyle braised tofu dish in a rich, savory sauce.
Home Style Tofu: (Quick Braised Tofu Dish, 家常豆腐). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Chinese home-style tofu refers to the tofu dishes prepared in a home kitchen, typically featuring simple ingredients and cooking methods commonly found in Chinese households. This dish involves fried tofu slices cooked in a sauce along with other various fresh vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Home Style Tofu: (Quick Braised Tofu Dish, 家常豆腐)

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