Meatless Recipes for Lent (21+ recipes!)
Are you looking for additional Meatless Recipes for Lent? Our selection of 21+ recipes includes fabulous delicious vegetarian recipes, vegan options, and easy pescatarian meals. Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter.
Meatless Meals for Lent…
We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for meatless recipe ideas for the next few weeks of Lent. Our collection of 21+ recipes includes easy and delicious meals that you’re sure to love.
Most of these recipes use basic ingredients and are simple to follow. Say goodbye to scrambling for meal ideas each week, and save these delicious recipes today!
Let’s check out these meatless recipes and ideas for you to make…
- Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich offers savory and sweet flavors that will exceed anyone’s expectations. This mouthwatering sandwich is made with only 4 ingredients, will surely become a favorite! Serve it with any of our 10 delicious vegetable soups and dinner is simple, easy, and ready!
2. Both Baked Halibut & Sea Bass Oreganata are white flaky fish coated with bread crumbs, dry herbs, and parmesan cheese, then baked in the oven. And, topped with a buttery garlic and lemon sauce. YUM! Serve it with a side of our angel hair pasta with lemon sauce to complete the meal!
3. Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna is packed with layers of no-boil noodles, chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, white cream sauce (known as béchamel), and shredded cheeses. Great with a side of sweet mashed potatoes with mascarpone. YUM!
Everyone Loves Zucchini Boats for Meatless Meals
4. Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filling, and satisfying for the whole family. Zucchini are hollowed out filled with delicious ingredients and baked. Delish! For more great zucchini recipes, don’t miss our zucchini pepperoni pizza boats, and our zucchini rollatini with spinach and cheese.
5. This recipe is Shrimp Over Creamy Polenta – Italian Style! ~ It is our “Italian version” of shrimp and grits and is exquisite! Serve it with a side of easy sauteed broccolini, and some crusty bread, and dinner is done!
6. Easy Pasta Salad with Bocconcini This delicious pasta salad dish can be easily whipped up in less than 15 minutes! Tossed with a simple 3-ingredient marinade, this will make a meal everyone will love!
7. Cod Livornese is an easy recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes! This is exquisite for seafood lovers! Serve it with a side of cooked rice, or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up some of that flavorful Livornese sauce!
Favorite & Easy Pizza for Lent…
8. White Pita Pizza with Mushrooms is an effortless recipe for those who don’t have the time or patience to make pizza dough. Best of all, they bake in 5 minutes!
9. Liz’s Pita Pizza is a quick way to make delicious pizzas for the whole family to love, just by using pita breads instead of pizza dough. Liz’s Pita Pizza is simple and made with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve with a side of broccoli rabe steamed and sauteed and you’ll have a delicious meal.
10. Flounder Fillets in Lemon Sauce is a recipe that cooks the fish in a skillet, and it’s ready in 15 minutes. So delicious! It goes perfectly with a side of angel hair pasta with lemon sauce, or with steamed rice to soak up all that sauce!
LOVE Risotto? Here are Two Most Favorites…
11. Risotto con Funghi (Mushrooms) (+video) is worthy of making. Its rich and creamy flavors are incredible. Everyone will LOVE this dish!
12. Don’t forget, try our Cacio E Pepe Risotto (+video). It too is AMAZING! Risotto always makes a delicious meal and can be served alone with a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio, and some crusty bread. Bon Appetit!
13. Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dinner is ready in 30 minutes. The secret is the buttery-garlic wine sauce that makes this dish so exquisite. Serve it alone or with orzo pasta, rice, and quinoa for an easy dinner!
14. Easy Vegetarian Chili is a delicious chili loaded with flavor. It is very filling and loaded with fiber. Serve it with our homemade cornbread on the side for a satisfying meal.
15. Pasta with Broccoli in 15 minutes! Here is a great recipe for this easy pasta dish. It is quick and super delicious for dinner. But don’t stop there! …try our spaghetti with zucchini alla nerano, one-pot pasta recipe, and pasta with creamy cauliflower.
16. These Steamed Mussels in Garlic Fennel Broth are fabulous! Serve with some crusty bread for dipping and a chilled glass of Chardonnay, and you’ll have a memorable dinner!
17. Ravioli Bake Casserole is put together in 10 minutes and made with 4 ingredients! Then, baked and ready to serve! Easy and delicious! What’s not to love?
Soup Recipes for Meatless Meals During Lent
18. Brothy White Beans Soup is packed with fresh veggies, white beans and loaded with flavor! A delicious soup, and ideal to serve with grilled cheese and tomato sandwich for a quick and satisfying meal.
19. Black Bean and Quinoa Soup is loaded with fresh veggies, quinoa, and black beans. This recipe is high in protein and fiber and makes a huge batch so you can enjoy it for the rest of the week, or freeze some for another time.
20. Easy Shrimp Bisque (with video!) It’s lusciously creamy and delicious. The shrimp is amazingly flavorful in this bisque and will please everyone who tastes it! Serve it with simple sides, like a light leafy green salad and a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich.
Favorite Vegetarian Meals For Lent
21. Asian-Style Capellini Pasta with Stir-Fry Vegetables is made quickly with already chopped vegetables, and quickly stir-fried with some teriyaki sauce! This popular dish is a low-carb, protein-packed, and it’s a veggie-packed meal.
22. Dad’s Favorite Vegetarian Italian Stew is gently simmered in a delicious broth made with fresh herbs, Swiss chard, fresh tomatoes, and yellow potatoes. It’s a Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free satisfying meal.
23. String Beans Tomato Potato Stew ~ is a wonderful and easy to make (with step-by-step instructions) stew. It is loaded with flavor – everyone will enjoy this as a meal.
24. Easy Stuffed Mini Eggplants are amazingly delicious, flavorful, and satisfying! Serve these stuffed eggplants with an endive pear walnut salad as a side, and dinner is done.
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Anna and Liz,
Wow, what a delicious array of recipes for Lent! I definitely have to try your halibut oreganata recipe since I’m always looking for new ways to prepare my favorite fish. I hope that both of you have a blessed Lenten season. I’ve missed chatting with you and wish you well.
Ciao xo,
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
Hi Roz! So nice to hear from you… and Thank you so much. The halibut recipe is a winner, especially with the lemon-butter sauce it is served with. We wish you the same, and looking forward to chatting with you as well.
xo Anna and Liz