As the Lenten season begins, many Roman Catholics are looking for Lent-approved vegetarian dinner recipes that are both delicious and satisfying. Whether you’re observing Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, or any of the days of Lent, having a variety of meatless meals to choose from makes it easy to feed the whole family without sacrificing flavor. From The Best Blackened Shrimp & Grits with Cheddar Cheese to Easy Louisana Lump Crab Cakes with Corn & Peppers
Seafood Lenten Recipes
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe with Veggies
Purple Hull Pea Succotash with Seared Scallops
Butter Basted Pan Seared Halibut
Corn Succotash with Pan-Seared Salmon Filets
Crispy Baked Alaska Pollock Recipe
From Killing Thyme
20 minutes and 7 simple ingredients is all you need to get this lemony golden crisp baked Alaska pollock recipe on the table.
Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce
From the Forked Spoon
Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce. A simple and wildly delicious way to prepare and serve this tender, flakey, and popular white fish.
Baked Fish & Chips
From Home in the Kitchen
Baked Fish And Chips without beer is panko-crusted cod and potato wedges made healthier by baking everything together as a sheet pan meal. Serve for a fish fry at home or for St. Patrick’s Day.
Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
From Recipe Runner
This oven-baked salmon with lemon dill yogurt sauce is an easy, fresh, and healthy dinner will be on the table in 30 minutes!
Coconut Fried Shrimp & Salmon Patties
From Foxes Love Lemons
Coconut Fried Shrimp are a restaurant indulgence that are even BETTER at home. Juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp are coated in a crunchy golden crust of panko breadcrumbs and tropical coconut that is sweet but not too sweet. These Easy Salmon Patties use lots of dried spices and lemon zest to turn canned salmon into a flavorful, nutrient-rich weeknight meal or appetizer.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe Without Wine
From Modern Bites
This shrimp scampi recipe without wine is a fresh & flavorful dinner you can make in 20 minutes to serve over pasta or bread! Loaded with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, in a tasty flavorful broth.
Easy Chimichurri Shrimp
From Hungry Hobby
Chimichurri Shrimp is full of vibrant flavors paired with succulent, juicy shrimp and easy to make in less than 20 minutes!
Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic
From G-Free Foodie
These easy Oven Roasted Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic are gluten-free, Paleo-friendly & totally delish. Use them for an appetizer, or top pasta, salads or rice for a quick and tasty meal. Dinner is ready in 20 minutes, so you have way more time to do what you love!
Delicious Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl
From The Clean Happy Life
Love egg rolls but don’t like the gluten or unhealthy frying oil? This healthy shrimp egg roll in a bowl is a great alternative that’s filling and clean!
Miso Glazed Salmon-Healthy & Easy
From Chew Out Loud
This Miso Glazed Salmon recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and a snap to prepare. The marinade is easy to make and gives the fish a wonderful umami flavor. The best part? It takes only 8 minutes to cook it!
Old Bay and Honey Butter Roasted Salmon Fillets
From Little Black Skillet
If you are a fan of salmon like my whole family, you’re going to love this honey butter Old Bay salmon recipe. An easy glaze using simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge creates the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Risotto Lenten Recipes:
Risotto makes a fantastic Lenten meatless meal, offering a rich, creamy texture without the need for meat. This Italian classic is endlessly versatile, allowing for a variety of flavors that suit the season and personal preference. Tomato risotto, with its bold flavor and touch of sweetness, is a comforting and flavorful option, while Mushroom risotto provides deep, earthy umami notes that make it feel hearty and satisfying.
Butternut squash risotto adds a natural sweetness and velvety texture, making it a cozy and nourishing choice. For a fresh, vibrant option, Spring pea risotto bursts with the delicate sweetness of peas, complemented by Parmesan and a hint of lemon zest. Whether rich and savory or light and fresh, risotto is a delicious and filling way to enjoy a meatless Lenten meal.
Pasta Lenten Recipes:
Classic pasta dishes are always a great choice for a Lenten meal. A simple tomato sauce with cloves of garlic, over spaghetti is a comforting favorite. Adding goat cheese or cream cheese to pasta takes it to another level.
Baked Goat Cheese Pasta
From Chenée Today
This baked goat cheese pasta with spinach and mushrooms is incredible! This is the baked goat cheese tomato pasta that was Tiktok inspired, a recipe for pasta with goat cheese and spinach that is so easy and delicious!
20 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta
From Cook Dinner Tonight
Cream cheese pasta is a rich and creamy pasta dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This quick recipe makes a fast lunch or dinner with almost no prep.
Vegetable Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
From My Everyday Table
Looking for a new dinner idea that’s delicious, nutritious, and easy? This udon noodle stir-fry is exactly what you need! With a delicious blend of savory sauce, tender vegetables, and chewy udon noodles, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s a simple meal that’s full of flavor.
Smoked Salmon Pasta Carbonara
From the Real Meal Deal
Smoked Salmon Pasta Carbonara without Cream is easy, quick and light. The eggs and parmesan cheese give it plenty of flavour and make the dish lovely and creamy. Because the Salmon doesn’t need to be cooked, you can have this dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Easy Seafood Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce
From The Foodess
This Seafood Pasta recipe with Garlic Cream Sauce is spectacular enough to serve for a special occasion, but quick and easy enough for a weeknight. If you’re looking for a perfect cream sauce for pasta that’s fast and simple, look no further. Seafood pasta lovers, treat yo self.
Vegan Cauliflower Pasta Bake
Looking for a plant-based comfort meal that is packed with flavour and can be cooked and served in one pot? This Vegan Cauliflower Pasta Bake is exactly what you need.
Meatless Bowl Lenten Recipes:
Delicious Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl
From The Clean Happy Life
Love egg rolls but don’t like the gluten or unhealthy frying oil? This healthy shrimp egg roll in a bowl is a great alternative that’s filling and clean!
Fish Taco Bowls
From Get Inspired Every Day
These flavorful Fish Taco Bowls are a veggie-packed version of traditional fish tacos, plus they’re extra loaded with all the toppings. They’re naturally gluten-free and lower in carbs than regular tacos, but all fresh flavor.
Salmon Sushi Bowls
From Fox and Briar
These Salmon Sushi Bowls have all the delicious flavors of your favorite salmon roll in a delicious bowl! Topped with a spicy sriracha mayo and ginger soy dressing, it’s a flavor explosion!
Mexican Lenten Recipes:
We want to give a huge shout out to Yvette from Muy Bueno. Yvette has an amazing web site filled with Mexican and Latin inspired comfort food. In fact, Yvette has an entire category that has a focus on Lenten meals. We are sharing a few of her recipes here, but be sure to check out ALL of her Mexican Recipes for Lent!
Mexican Recipes for Lent
Salmon Tacos
If you’re in need of a speedy weeknight recipe, give these Salmon Tacos a try. Made with few ingredients in 20 minutes, these easy fish tacos are wholesome, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
Green Chile and Cheese Quesadilla
Gooey cheese, zesty green chiles, and a crispy flour tortilla makes the ultimate quick and easy Green Chile Quesadilla.
Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
Crispy potato tacos are also known as “Tacos Dorados de Papa” or “Tacos de Papa” in Spanish. If you’re looking for a vegetarian taco idea, try these crispy tacos stuffed with a flavorful and cheesy mashed potato mixture. This taco recipe needs to be on your rotating list of easy, cheap dinner ideas!
Seafood recipes can be as simple as fish stick taquito’s or a baja fish burrito. The tangy flavors from mixing taco seasoning into sour cream for a simple condiment are just a few of the food ideas we have for you!
Easy Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
From Lauren, Fit Foodie
These Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos are PERFECT for busy weeknights because they’re ready in just 20 minutes. And they’re so fresh and flavorful, especially with some 5-minute Cilantro Lime Crema drizzled on top!
Cod Fish Tacos
From Cinnamon & Sage Company
These healthy Cod Fish Tacos feature a beautiful seasoning of paprika and red chili powder on fresh cod fillets. Combine this with a cool, tasty, cilantro, lime, sour cream dressing and you have yourself a new family favorite dinner!
Sandwich & Wrap Lenten Recipes:
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups with Creamy Lemon Dill Spread
From Chew Out Loud
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups (Pinwheels) with creamy Lemon Dill Spread are the perfect party appetizer that can be made ahead of time. They’re fun and delish for lunch, too. The creamy lemon dill spread is amazing!
Pesto Wraps with Chickpeas
From It’s a Veg World After All
These Vegetarian Pesto Wraps are made with chickpeas, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh pesto. They’re quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! Make them for lunch or dinner with store-bought or homemade pesto.
Spicy Fish Sandwiches
From Kitchen Serf
Spicy fish sandwiches are packed with flavor, thanks to a rub with garlic powder, onion powder, ground chipotle powder and black pepper and super filling thanks to the high protein content of fish.
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Our Love Language is Food
Hearty and flavorful, these Lentil Sloppy Joes from are the 30-minute plant-based meal you’ve been looking for! Like classic sloppy joes, this messy and fun to eat meal is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
From Sift & Simmer
This easy recipe for Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) features a rich and creamy mashed egg salad in between soft and fluffy milk bread.
5-Minute Avocado Bagel Sandwich
The Fruity Jem
Cream cheese avocado bagel sandwich that can be made with regular toast bread or bagel. Packed with both flavor and fiber, it’s the perfect breakfast bagel recipe, but also great as lunch and snacks!
Chopped Greek Salad Wraps with Chickpeas
From The Avocado Skillet
These Chopped Greek Salad Wraps with Chickpeas are a delicious wrap recipe. They are easy to make and require no cooking at all. All you have to do is chop up some veggies and mix them together with dressing.
Soup Lenten Recipes:
Warm, delicious soups are the perfect plant-based options for chilly evenings during Lent. Give our very hearty Vegan Spicy Turkish Red Lentil Soup a try! It is both filling and nutritious. Looking for low calorie, yet still yummy? Our Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe is under 3oo calories!
The Easiest Escarole and Bean Soup
From Cinnamon Snail
This Escarole and Bean Soup recipe is a classic made popular in America by Italian immigrants. I grew up eating a version of it that my mother still makes today as one of the recipes she can share with my completely vegan family.
Vegan White Bean Soup
From Hip Hip Gourmet
Craving a hearty, comforting meal? This Vegan White Bean Chili is packed with flavour, loaded with wholesome veggies, and is the perfect plant-based dish for any occasion!
Salad Lenten Recipes:
Our Veggie-loaded salads are great options for meatless main courses. Check out our & Pasta House Italian Salad & Greek Blackened Shrimp Salad for a loaded salad that is perfect served as a complete meal!
This Smoked Salmon Salad from Hilda’s Kitchen Blog. recipe is made with a beautiful array of fresh vegetables and a delicious shallot and honey mustard vinaigrette. The unique flavor of this Sweet Potato Fennel Salad from Jar of Lemons with peppery arugula, fresh parmesan, and a creamy lemon dressing is NEXT LEVEL good!
Cobb Salad with Salmon and Everything but the Bagel Dressing
From Parsley & Parm
If you love everything bagels, shmear and lox, but you’d like a healthier alternative, look no further than Cobb salad with salmon and everything but the bagel dressing! It incorporates the yum of the everything bagel experience into a delicious new interpretation of Cobb salad – fresh greens, smoky salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy red onions and salty capers.
Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe with Old Bay Seasoning
From Amy Casey Cooks
This Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe with Old Bay Seasoning is cool, delicious and great to serve in many ways. It’s loaded with fresh ingredients, is super flavorful and perfect for a happy hour appetizer, afternoon snack, quick lunch or light supper.
Arugula Burrata Salad
From 30 Minute Kitchen
This simple arugula burrata salad is taken to the next level with creamy burrata cheese, peppery arugula, and a sweet balsamic glaze. With lots of fresh cherry tomatoes, this beautiful salad is perfect any time of year.
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- Seafood Recipes
- Risotto Recipes
- Pasta Recipes
- Mexican Recipes
- Bowl Recipes
- Sandwich or Wrap Recipes
- Soup Recipes
- Salad Recipes
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