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5 family-friendly vegan dinners to try this week

Delicious plant-based meals that the kids won't turn their nose up to!
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Finding a healthy meal that everyone will enjoy can be a bit of a challenge. So why not try something vegan?

Before you leap to conclusions, vegan food isn’t all carrot sticks and lettuce leaves. In fact, we’re rustled up five vegan dinner recipes that will not only leave you feeling full, but are also delicious and nutritious.

It’s currently ‘Veganuary’, so if you’re in need of inspiration or simply someone who wants to try something new, take a look at these dishes that the whole family will love.

1. Thai yellow curry

Thai yellow curry

Instead of calling up for a takeaway, The Weekly has a deliciously fragrant and nutritious yellow curry. All you have to do is swap the fish sauce for tamari, and trust us, there will be no compromise on flavour.

Get the recipe here at our Women’s Weekly Food site.

2. Vegetarian paella

Vegetarian paella

This traditional dish from Andalusia is usually associated with seafood but this vegetarian version manages to pack in loads of flavour without the meat.

Get the recipe here at our Women’s Weekly Food site.

3. Slow-cooked silver beet dhal

Silver beet dhal

If you’re in the mood for Indian, this dhal which cooks for 10 hours, is the perfect comfort food that won’t leave you feeling bloated.

Plus, it’s freezer-friendly so on those busy weeknights when there’s no time to cook, you can defrost this and have a meal on the table in minutes.

Get the recipe here at our Women’s Weekly Food site.

4. Vegetable bean curd rolls

Vegetable bean curd rolls

Not only are these full of flavour, but even the kids can help prepare with the rolling for an Asian dinner feast – and they take less than an hour to make!

Get the recipe here at our Women’s Weekly Food site.

5. Satay tofu and eggplant

Satay tofu and eggplant

Up your veggie intake with this quick stir-fry that will take mere minutes to make. You can even throw in some noodles to bulk up the dish if everyone’s stomachs are rumbling.

Get the recipe here at our Women’s Weekly Food site.

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