A collection of 30 easy Lenten recipes that are so delicious you won’t even miss the meat!
Meatless Fridays
Growing up Catholic, meatless Fridays were a real thing. Along with no meat on Ash Wednesday and fasting on Good Friday. HOWEVER, Mom kept her meatless options pretty limited – grilled cheese, cold tuna noodle casserole, hot tuna casserole, cheese pizza, and haluski. My poor sister was the one who HATED fish, so she was super limited with what she could eat.
Thankfully I have many meatless options that go beyond the staples like those where you’re not sacrificing flavor nor are you stuck eating salads every Friday either.
Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Ranch Seasoned Slaw
This very well could be the Ultimate Buffalo Cauliflower pizza! Tangy buffalo sauce-infused pizza dough topped with even more buffalo sauce, cheese blend, steamed cauliflower, crispy bacon, and a killer crispy ranch-seasoned slaw!
Chilled Shrimp Cucumber Cups with Creamy Herb Sauce
Crunchy cucumber cups are the base for chilled shrimp in a creamy lemon & fresh herb sauce! It’s the perfect summer and party appetizer!
Ultimate Grilled Squash, Eggplant & Tomato Sandwich
Perfectly grilled zucchini, chayote, and eggplant on a garlic butter grilled bun topped with grilled cheesy heirloom tomatoes and Italian herb oil.
Chunky Portabella Mushroom Veggie Burgers
The best damn Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers on the planet! Portabella mushrooms, broccoli, black beans, and seasoning make this a burger even meat lovers can’t resist! This burger is packed full of veggies and seasonings that make it taste like a real beef burger! Whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore you’ll love this burger!
Crunchy Cold Thai Noodle Salad with The Best Peanut Sauce
Crispy Thai Cold noodle salad infused with spicy peanut sauce, fresh veggies, cilantro, and crunchy peanuts
Classic Tuna Fish Salad
5 simple pantry ingredients are all it takes to give you a truly amazing tuna fish salad! Healthy, light, and incredibly delicious!
Local Restaurant Swapsies
During Lent, our pizza shop was stupid crazy busy. Folks would call in on Monday to place their pickup orders for that Friday. We were that busy. My hometown also had an AMAZING fish place that had, to this day, some of the best-fried fish I’ve ever eaten.
It got to the point that every Friday we’d do swapsies with them. We’d send up about 15 large pizzas (ours were 16″ pizzas) and about 12-15 18″ hoagies and, in return, they give us a ton of fried fish, hushpuppies (that’s the one thing we never sold), and mac ‘n cheese. The staff both appreciated it as you do get tired of eating your food. Especially if you’re selling fish all day or cheese pizzas/veggie subs.
Classic Hot Tuna Noodle Casserole with Cracker Topping
Classic Hot Tuna Noodle Casserole with Cracker Topping – Classic comfort food packed full of noodles, tuna, cheese, and a homemade sauce makes this the perfect casserole any night of the week!
Giving Props and Italian Stuffed Shells
One of the easiest and tastiest meals to make! I always make enough so we have one for dinner and another pan for the freezer!
The Best Cold Veggie Pizza
Thin and chewy pizza dough topped with a creamy everything bagel cream cheese spread, minced fresh veggies, and shredded cheese. Skip the tubed stuff and make this from scratch for a pizza that’s perfect for any occasion!
Summer Garden Pasta
A quick and light summer pasta dish featuring zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, and lots of cheese!
Easy Cheesy Summer Sweet Corn & Zucchini Quiche
This fresh corn and zucchini crustless quiche explodes with the amazing flavors of smoked gouda, rich cream, and carrots. Simply omit the bacon for meatless Fridays!
Chunky Portabella Italian Parmesan Veggie Burgers
Portabella mushrooms, zucchini, Italian herbs, and cheeses make this one AMAZING vegetarian burger! Whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore you’ll love this burger!
How I Miss Fish Frys
Where I live now there aren’t any fish frys just like there’s not any bingo. God, I used to love going to Bingo with my Mom. Where you live, are fish frys still a thing?
Squash the Noodles Lasagna
Ribbons of zucchini nestled with spaghetti squash and all the cheesy deliciousness of regular lasagna but without the meat!
Hearty Healthy Vegetarian Lettuce Spoons
Seasoned and sauteed veggies stuffed inside crispy Romaine lettuce for a delicious bite!
Cold Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Dill
My Mom’s cold tuna noodle casserole is creamy, and packed with tuna chunks, green peas, and the brightness of dill! It’s the perfect Friday meal during Lent! This dish… gosh people this dish was served every Friday during Lent in my house growing up. And it didn’t matter if was for lunch or dinner. You
Grilled Fish Soft Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce
My absolute FAVORITE Fish tacos!
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Pizza – Keto-Friendly & Gluten Free
Cut the carbs but not the flavor with THE BEST Spaghetti Squash Cheesy Pizza! Keeping pizza delicious but with a healthier twist!
Thai Peanut Shrimp Summer Rolls
I could eat my weight in these things! These with that spicy peanut sauce are incredible!
What’s Your Go-To Meatless Friday Meal?
Right now I’ve been crushing hard on these beer-battered air-fried fish sandwiches that I’ve been making. Also anything Thai! I LOOOOOOOVE the spicy peanut sauce.
And naturally, cheese or veggie pizza!
Italian Tomato Tortellini with Spinach & Artichokes in a Grana Padano Cream Sauce
Cheese-filled tortellini nestled in a luscious Grana Padano cream sauce with spinach, artichoke hearts, and the highest-quality, freshest, best-tasting tomatoes by Redpack Tomatoes
Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
#TacoTuesday just got way more delicious with these Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema! Made with Mission Organics® Tortillas topped with corn, black beans, and cilantro make these THE BEST tacos you’ll ever eat!
Mexican Veggie Rice Bowls
These Mexican Veggie Rice Bowls are flavor-packed with seasoned rice, roasted corn, black beans, garden-fresh salsa fresca, Cotija and a kiss of lime. Perfect for meal prep and light, and healthy lunch!
Pittsburgh Pierogi Pizza
Pierogies and Pittsburgh go together like air and breathing. Creamy potatoes mixed with cheese and caramelized onions for one of the best pizzas you’ll ever eat! This pizza is Pittsburgh in every single delicious bite!
Skillet Caprese Dip with Pull-Apart Rolls
This Skillet baked Cheesy Tomato Basil Caprese dip nestled in the middle of a ring Pull-Apart Rolls is the perfect tailgating/homegating/just-because-it’s-Friday-night dip!
The BEST White Bean and Corn Veggie Burgers
If you’re looking for a seriously delicious veggie burger then look no further! This white bean and corn veggie burger is flavorful, and packed with incredible spices and roasted red peppers!
Hard To Pick Just 30
Even though I’m a hardcore carnivore, it’s hard to pick just 30 meatless recipes. I think we’ve evolved as eaters so much. Veggies were either thought of as a side dish or just a salad. However now, meatless is a lifestyle and it’s absolutely delicious!
Simply The Best Mac and Cheese ever!
Tender cavatappi noodles nestled in a luscious & creamy 4-cheese sauce
Rainbow Baby Tomatoes & Roasted Corn Summer Salad
This tomato corn salad will be on repeat all summer long as it’s so easy to make and everyone loves it!
Sweet Potato Veggie Meatballs
You won’t miss the meat at all when you bite into one of these seriously delicious sweet potato meatballs!
Grilled Pollock Flatbread Pizza with Slaw and Mexican Crema
Tender flaky white fish atop a crispy flatbread pizza shell, followed by slaw, avocado, and an amazing Mexican crema
15 Minute Creamy Lemon Pepper Parmesan Pasta with Langostino
One of my favorite guilty-pleasure pasta dishes!
Shrimp Egg Roll Thin & Crispy Pizza
Everything you love about shrimp egg rolls but as a pizza on a wonton pizza shell!
A Few More Meatless Recipes For Good Measure
Seriously, it’s so hard to pick just 30!
Pittsburgh Slaw
A true classic non-mayo slaw done Pittsburgh-style
Thai-Style Chilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups
These Thai-style chilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups are healthy, easy, and delicious! A perfect low-carb, keto dish to whip up for a quick lunch or casual dinner!
Korean-Style Crispy Shrimp Burgers
These panko-crusted shrimp patties are jam-packed with flavor, air-fried until crispy golden brown then topped with melted cheese, spicy pepper jam, and lettuce, and nestled in a sesame seed brioche bun. It’s truly one of the best bites you’ll ever have!
The Best Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw
Retro diner-style coleslaw with that perfectly balanced sweet & tangy dressing mixed with cabbage, carrots, onions, and seasonings.
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