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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Homemade Pumpkin Granola
4

Pumpkin Granola

45 mins
Summer plum tomatoes roasted in the oven with garlic and herbs make an easy, delicious homemade tomato sauce that will fill the room with an intoxicating aroma.
1

Roasted Tomatoes

50 mins
One bite of this spicy black bean burger with spicy chipotle mayo and creamy avocado and you won't miss the meat! Yes, these were good enough to please even the adult carnivore's in my home (a bit too spicy for my kids).
6

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

2 hrs 40 mins
Make a healthier version of your favorite take-out with this Asian edamame fried rice! I'm a sucker for Chinese fried rice, but who knows how much oil is added when you order it out. Making it yourself is healthier and easy to do.
5

Asian Edamame Fried Rice

20 mins
Pasta with Asparagus; a simple dish but a wonderful way to enjoy asparagus which is in season right now.
5

Pasta with Asparagus

25 mins
This classic Irish Oatmeal Leek soup also known as Brotchán Roy, traditionally served during Lent. I love the creamy texture of a hearty bowl of oatmeal soup – total comfort food!
4

Irish Oatmeal Leek Soup

1 hr
This southern Louisiana shrimp creole dish is cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers and celery. Adjust the spice to your preference, but don't be scared of a little heat!
1

Shrimp Creole

55 mins
Jamaican Red Beans and Rice
6

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

1 hr
Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.
8

Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro

55 mins
These Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp are crisp, golden and delicious served a sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce. Set these out on a platter in front of some hungry guests and I guarantee they will disappear!!
6

Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

30 mins
Shrimp, white beans and wilted spinach topped with crumbled feta. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish is delicious and super easy to make!
2

Shrimp with Tuscan White Beans with Spinach and Feta

15 mins
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
1

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

20 mins
Coconut milk, cumin, garam masala, curry powder and cilantro balance the sweetness of the roasted red kuri squash, creating this aromatic Indian inspired soup. Serve this with a piece of garlic naan and you have yourself a meal.
2

Roasted Red Kuri Coconut Curry Soup

1 hr 40 mins
The scent of Garlic + Rosemary + Baked Bread is absolutely intoxicating to me. Seriously, my stomach starts to growl just thinking about it. I've always been more of a savory girl; I can bake a dozen cupcakes and not eat one, but place a batch of these biscuits in front of me... different story.
4

Easy Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Biscuits

25 mins
Tilapia filets topped with crushed pumpkin seeds, panko and seasonings, then baked until golden. This is super easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
1

Pumpkin Seed Encrusted Baked Tilapia

27 mins
Green Curry Shrimp
3

Green Curry Shrimp

12 mins
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
8

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

1 hr 30 mins
If you like thin crust pizza, you'll love these super easy Lavash flatbread pizzas! Kids love them and they take only minutes to prepare.
4

Lavash Flatbread Pizzas

20 mins
Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries baked in low-fat whole wheat muffins. Perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a snack.
5

Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

50 mins
A quick, fabulous side dish made with teeny tiny mini potatoes and fresh garden herbs such as rosemary made on the stove or roasted on the grill. Minimal effort with excellent results.
3

Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary