Lenten Friendly Recipes

If you’ve given something up for lent but still want to make awesome meals for yourself, these Lenten Friendly Recipes have got you covered! There are so many clever ways to leave out ingredients and still end up with an amazing dish. Check out all my fun lent food ideas here. Even if you have a dietary restriction other than those due to lent, you’ll be able to find amazing recipes that work for you.

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Make a big pot of this healthy, vegetarian (and vegan) Lebanese Lentil Soup, made with green lentils, kale, sweet potato, lots of garlic, ginger, and lemon.
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Lebanese Lentil Soup

1 hr 20 mins
fluffing rice with a fork
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Baked Rice and Peas

50 mins
Immune-boosting kale, squash, purple cabbage, arugula, almonds, basil and pears are all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. To add more protein, you could add grilled shrimp or salmon.
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Kale and Butternut Squash Salad with Pears and Almonds

35 mins
Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce is a quick and easy 4-ingredient pasta dish, perfect for Spring. Ready in under 15 minutes and under ten dollars to make.
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Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce

15 mins
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas seasoned with za’atar and served over Greek yogurt with lemony kale makes a wonderful side dish or meatless main!
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Za’atar Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Yogurt Bowls

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce has so much flavor, perfect over jasmine rice to absorb all the delicious sauce.
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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

25 mins
Cilantro Lime Rice
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Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)

25 mins
This Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad is seasoned with Old Bay and lime juice and mixed in a light creamy sauce. 
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Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad

10 mins
This easy, healthy fish taco recipe is made with cod seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub topped with slaw – no breading, no frying!
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Healthy Cod Fish Tacos

30 mins
Air Fryer Falafel
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Air Fryer Falafel

2 hrs 45 mins
Kung Pao Tofu, a lighter (and vegetarian) take on one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes!
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Kung Pao Tofu

40 mins
Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice made healthier using leftover cooked brown rice, a delicious whole grain that's high in fiber, so it fills you up.
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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

20 mins
This simple, Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower is perfectly charred on the outside and tender in the middle. Made with just four ingredients – salted water, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt—and cauliflower.
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Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower

45 mins
A delicious Scalloped Potato Gratin recipe made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes layered with cheese and a light buttery sauce.
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Scalloped Potato Gratin

1 hr 15 mins
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee are seasoned with with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust. Sweet potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving and this dish will be a hit on your Holiday table.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee

45 mins
Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli
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Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

35 mins
This simple Eggplant and Tomato Sauce is delicious, made with diced eggplant stewed in tomatoes and garlic. I love it served over pasta but it's also great as a side dish on it's own.
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Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

25 mins
Mashed Cauliflower is essentially a creamy cauliflower puree that makes a delicious low-carb or keto alternative to mashed potatoes.
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Mashed Cauliflower

20 mins
Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil is my favorite way to prepare this easy side dish.
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Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil

8 mins
This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara.
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Lighter Eggplant Parmesan

1 hr 30 mins