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5 Vegetarian Kids Tiffin Recipes With Cheesy Goodness

Ensuring a satisfying school lunch for kids, especially picky eaters, can be a challenge for mothers worldwide. Fortunately, a secret ingredient – cheese – adds irresistible allure to any tiffin recipe. Discover five vegetarian tiffin ideas featuring cheesy goodness, sure to make your child's day brighter.

Updated Jun 3, 2024, 04:23 PM IST

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5 Vegetarian Kids Tiffin Recipes With Cheesy Goodness

For mothers all over the world, making sure their kids have a hearty meal to eat during the school day is a constant worry. And if your child happens to be a picky eater, then picking recipes they like is essential, otherwise their tiffins are sure to come back untouched. Luckily, there is a magic ingredient that makes all tiffin recipes irresistible to kids – cheese! With the right balance of vegetables and creamy cheese, you can whip up some easy recipes that are sure to be the highlight of a child’s day.
Try these 5 easy vegetarian recipes with cheese to make for a delicious kids' tiffin.

Cheesy Burrito - 4 Servings

Prep time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 10 mins
An easy way to get the taste of Tex-Mex cuisine in every bite. These burritos are filling and delicious.
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Cheesy Burrito

QuantityIngredients
4Large flour tortillas
1 cupRice, cooked
1 cupBlack beans, cooked
1 cupBritannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Cubes, diced
1 cupBell peppers, diced
1 cupCorn
1/2 cupCoriander, chopped
1 tspGround cumin
1/2 tbspSour cream and salsa
To tasteSalt and pepper

Method:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers, corn kernels, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Lay out the flour tortillas and divide the filling mixture equally among them, placing it in the centre of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle the diced Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Cubes on top of the filling on each tortilla. Fold in the sides of the tortillas, then roll them up tightly to form burritos.

Cheese Masala Toast - 4 Servings

Prep time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 10 mins
A play on the iconic Bombay Sandwich, this cheesy masala toast is an explosion of flavours and is sure to be the hit of the tiffin box.
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Cheese Masala Toast

QuantityIngredients
4 slicesBread
1 cupBritannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Block, grated
2Potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 smallOnion, chopped
1 smallTomato, chopped
1Green chilli, chopped
1/2 tspTurmeric
1 tspMustard seeds
5 - 6Curry leaves
1 tspGinger garlic paste
1/2 tspIndian spice blend chaat masala
1/2 tspRed chilli powder
A pinchSalt
1/2 tbspButter

Method:

  • Preheat the oven grill or toaster.
  • In a pot, heat some oil and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves, saute till they splutter, then add the green chillies, turmeric and ginger garlic paste.
  • Add the boiled mashed potatoes and cook well.
  • In a bowl, mix together the potato mix with grated Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Block, finely chopped onion, tomato, chaat masala, red chilli powder, and salt.
  • Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place the bread slices buttered-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Spread the potato and vegetable mixture evenly over the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
  • Place the baking sheet under the preheated grill or toaster and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

Alfredo Pasta - 2 Servings

Prep time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 20 mins
Cheese and pasta are a timeless combination and this simple alfredo is the ideal recipe for busy working mothers to make in a snap.
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Alfredo Pasta

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QuantityIngredient
350gPasta
1 cupBritannia The Laughing Cow Cheese Block, grated
2 clovesGarlic, minced
1 cupHeavy cream
2 tbspButter
To tasteSalt and black pepper
GarnishingChopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the grated Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheddar Cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the Alfredo sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Cream Cheese Vegetable Sandwich - 4 Servings

Prep time: 10 mins, Cooking time: 10 mins
Simple and fresh, the mix of Britannia The Laughing Cow Cream Cheese with a bite of fresh vegetables is the perfect tiffin box snack.
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Cream Cheese Vegetable Sandwich

QuantityIngredient
8 slicesWhole wheat bread
200 gmsBritannia The Laughing Cow Cream Cheese
1 Cucumber, sliced
1 Tomato, sliced
1 Carrot, grated
1/2Red bell pepper, sliced
A pinchSalt and black pepper

Method:

  • Spread Britannia The Laughing Cow Cream Cheese evenly onto one side of each bread slice.
  • Layer cucumber, tomato, carrot, and red bell pepper slices on 4 slices of bread.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the vegetable layers.
  • Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches, cut and serve.

Cheese and Onion Paratha - 4 Servings

Prep time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 15 mins
Amp up a simple paratha with the timeless combination of cheese and onion. Perfect hot or cold, no kid will be able to resist.
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Cheese and Onion Parathas

QuantityIngredients
2 cupsWhole wheat flour
1 cupBritannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella Cheese - Diced
1 Onion, chopped
1Green chilli, chopped
1/2 tspCumin seeds
A pinchSalt
KneadingWater
CookingGhee or oil

Method:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, and Britannia The Laughing Cow Mozzarella Cheese - Diced, chopped onion, green chilli, cumin seeds, and salt.
  • Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
  • Roll out each ball into a circle, heat a griddle or a frying pan over medium heat and place a rolled-out paratha on it.
  • Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook the other side. Brush with ghee or oil and cook until both sides are golden brown.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls, and serve hot.
With these simple recipes, you’re guaranteed a cheesy delicious tiffin box meal in no time that you and your children will be happy about.

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