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    37 Lent Recipes That Make Meatless Meals Exciting

    Feb 27, 2025 by Helene Dsouza

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    37 Lent Recipes That Make Meatless Meals Exciting pin

    I collected over 37 Lent recipes, that are perfect if you are looking to fast and abstain from meat and alcohol.

    Here, you will find a rich choice of meals from around the world. Ingredients such as vegetables, seafoods, and eggs are for once the star of the dish.

    37 Lent Recipes That Make Meatless Meals Exciting pin

    You won't have to go hungry this Lent season! Get inspired with my selection of meatless recipes and save them to your weekly dinner rotation.

    By the way, these recipes are great all year round if you are a flexitarian!

    French Salmon with Herbs in Parchment Paper

    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs
    Wholesome fish dinner meal with roasted salmon in parchment paper. Low Carb nutritious and stuffed with proteins!

    Stuffed Peppers with Rice

    Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Rice
    Savory Vegan stuffed peppers with rice and a homemade lovely flavored sauce to infuse the peppers with gorgeous flavors. Enjoy these stuffed peppers on their own as a plant-based meatless meal or serve with a main course dish as a side dish.

    Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado

    Get the Recipe: alatinflair.com
    This Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado (Ceviche de Camaron y Mango) is an ideal choice for those seeking a light, vibrant and refreshing dish.

    Shrimp Fried Rice

    asian fried rice with shrimps
    Homemade shrimp fried rice prepared from scratch. Make it your own with adjustable ingredients.

    Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    veg cabbage roll
    The German inspired, healthier vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls are prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. I recommend to serve them with the sauce in this recipe!

    Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

    Get the Recipe: thecookinchicks.com
    The old-fashioned salmon patties are packed with flavor and quick to whip up. Bring back fond childhood memories.

    Vegetarian Zucchini Boats

    easy boats with squash
    A meatless, veg easy recipe for zucchini boats with just a handful of ingredients. Stuffed and baked, this summer will be your zucchini season!

    Potato Egg Casserole

    oven baked casserole with potato and egg
    Seasoned Potato Casserole with egg, prepared easily within minutes.

    Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables and Sauce

    Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables and Sauce
    Prep your fresh vegetables and use this simple 3 ingredient stir-fry sauce prepared with pantry ingredients to stir cook in a wok or skillet. Use vegetables that need to be used up from your refrigerator.

    Cod Fish Tacos

    Get the Recipe: cinnamonandsageco.com
    These tasty Cod Fish Tacos are made with fresh cod fillets and seasoned with paprika and red chili powder. This can be combined with a cilantro, lime, and sour cream dressing.

    Pan Fried Trout Fillet

    Pan Fried Trout Fillet Recipe
    Easy pan-fried trout fillet prepared in one skillet. Ready fish dinner within 20 minutes! Healthier and low carb.

    Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomato

    Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomato
    A shrimp scampi sauce which includes asparagus and fresh tomato wedges.

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe
    A simple flavor-packed vegetable chow mein recipe, which you can adjust. Skip the delivery and make it fresh at home in under 30 minutes.

    Baked Parmesan Crusted Cod

    Baked Parmesan Crusted Cod
    Get the Recipe: hauteandhealthyliving.com
    It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare Parmesan Crusted Cod, but it tastes like a restaurant dish. It's very easy and flavorful.

    Zucchini and Eggs Skillet

    close up zucchini eggs
    A quick skillet meal with sliced zucchinis and scrambled eggs, cooked together in one pan.

    Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry

    top down view of chickpea curry
    A wholesome, vibrant chickpea curry prepared with coconut milk and selected spices.

    Haddock Bake

    Get the Recipe: livingchirpy.com
    A quick and simple 9 ingredient fish loaded casserole dish to serve as a main course dinner meal.

    Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini

    lemony tortellini
    A quick and easy lemony olive oil tortellini dinner meal. Prepared in a skillet in minutes.

    Mushroom Tikka Masala

    mushroom tikka masala curry close up
    Aromatic vegetarian one pot mushroom tikka masala. You can use a regular shallow pan to make this dish.

    Spanish Paella

    Easy Spanish Paella Recipe with Seafood [+Video]
    This Spanish Paella includes seafood, chicken and saffron for the lovely yellow color.. This is a quick and easy one pot dinner meal!

    Potato & Leek Quiche

    Get the Recipe: thepeasantsdaughter.net
    Shredded potatoes and leeks are baked in a flaky crust with a rich custard and cheddar to make this vegetarian quiche.

    Gnocchi Pomodoro

    gnocchi coated tomato sauce
    A simple but flavor packed gnocchi pomodoro recipe with extra sauce.

    Tofu Tikka Masala

    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
    Tofu cubes cooked in a velvety spiced tikka masala sauce. This Indian Curry is filling and totally vegan!

    Fish Sliders

    Get the Recipe: fantabulosity.com
    These baked fish sliders are made with frozen fish, Hawaiian rolls and cheese. A good idea for a quick lunch or dinner.

    French Onion Tart

    tart from top down with onions filled
    Rustic budget-friendly french onion tart. This is a family dinner meal.

    Goan Masoor Dal

    indian masor lentil dal
    A comforting one-pot Goan Masoor Dal recipe with deep flavors, packed with nutrients, and perfect for everyday meals to lift your spirits.

    Mediterranean Baked Fish with Artichokes and Olives

    Get the Recipe: theforkedspoon.com
    The Mediterranean Baked Fish with Artichokes and Olives is a straightforward and highly nutritious dish that can be prepared in just 35 minutes from start to finish.

    5 Ingredient Tomato Pesto Panini

    close up pesto panini
    A quick and delicious panini made with just four simple ingredients, combining juicy tomatoes and flavorful pesto for a satisfying bite.

    Baked Cannelloni with Spinach

    stuffed pasta tubes with cheese and spinach
    Baked cannelloni stuffed with cream cheese and spinach and topped with a tomto sauce and cheese.

    California Roll Sushi

    california roll with chop sticks
    Homemade california roll sushi is a an inside-out maki sushi made with imitation crab.

    Serbian Baked Beans

    Get the Recipe: thepeasantsdaughter.net
    Prebranac is a dish made in Serbia with baked beans, caramelized onions, and simple spices. This is the perfect vegan main or hearty side dish.

    Baked Black Bean Corn Quesadilla

    stuffed quesadilla with corn and black beans
    Baked Quesadillas stuffed with a spiced black bean corn filling.

    Cheese Bread Dumplings

    cheese bread dumpling zero waste
    Cheesy pressed and fried bread dumplings are real comfort food that you need to try!

    Sea Bream Fish Provençal Style

    Get the Recipe: madaboutmacarons.com
    A recipe for cooking sea bream fish in tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and potatoes. This recipe comes with French Provençal flavors.

    Baked Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

    olive garden baked 5 cheese ziti al forno
    Comfort food family pasta dinner meal. Cheesy and rich in flavors!

    Creamy Mixed Vegetable Korma with Yogurt Recipe

    zero waste vegetable curry
    Vegetable Korma is a creamy curry with mixed vegetables, yogurt, and spices. I recommend making it in order to use up mixed vegetables that are about to go bad in your fridge.

    Homemade Fish Sticks with Herb

    Fried Fish Sticks
    Fried fish stick, known as fish fingers in the UK, are a welcome meal when served with french fries, Tartar Sauce and a light green iceberg salad with vinaigrette. 
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