A collection of 40 easy Lenten recipes that are so delicious you won’t even miss the meat!
Growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh, 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.In this post, you’ll find the following:
Lenten Seafood Recipes
Fish fry Fridays were a way of life in Pittsburgh. That’s one thing I truly miss living here in Arizona; they don’t have them. They may elsewhere but not where I live.
Classic Hot Tuna Noodle Casserole with Cracker Topping
Baked Sheet Pan Lemon Dijon Salmon and Veggies
Chilled Shrimp Cucumber Cups with Creamy Herb Sauce
Smoked Crab Meat Stuffed Shrimp
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!
Skinny Baked Crispy Crunchy Fish Sticks
Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Tuna Fish Salad Recipe
15 Minute Creamy Lemon Pepper Parmesan Pasta with Langostino
Main Dish Recipes for Lent
While I love seafood I also don’t want to feel like I can only eat just that on Fridays during Lent
Boursin Stuffed Mushroom Caps On The Smoker
Creamy & Easy 5-Cheese Smoked Mac & Cheese
Baked Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Pittsburgh Haluski: Fried Cabbage & Noodles in Butter
Cheesy Garlic Bread Spaghetti Bread Boats
Cheesy Garlic Bread Spaghetti Bread Boats are the perfect way to use up leftover spaghetti. Nothing beats pasta stuffed cheesy garlic bread!
Sweet Potato Chipotle Tacos
Crunchy Cold Thai Noodle Salad with The Best Peanut Sauce
Simply The Best Mac and Cheese ever!
Tender cavatappi noodles nestled in a luscious & creamy 4- cheese sauce
Lenten Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers
Not all burgers have to be beef or poultry. These recipes below even carnivores love!
Creole Cajun Shrimp Po’Boy
All the flavors of NOLA without ever leaving your kitchen!
Ultimate Lobster Rolls
Smashed Avocado Cream Cheese Veggie Bagels
The BEST White Bean and Corn Veggie Burgers
Korean-Style Crispy Shrimp Burgers
The Best Portabella Mushroom Veggie Burgers
Grilled Squash, Eggplant & Tomato Sandwich
Chunky Portabella Mushroom 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!
Zucchini Ricotta Veggie Burgers
Chunky Shrimp Burgers with Avocado sauce
Pizza Recipes for Lent
Yes there is more to Lent Fridays than tuna fish. Pizza night doesn’t have to be boring
Pittsburgh Pierogi Pizza
Pierogies and Pittsburgh go together like air and breathing. Creamy potatoes mixed with cheeses and caramelized onions for one of the best pizzas you’ll ever eat!. This pizza is Pittsburgh in every single delicious bite!
Grilled Pollock Flatbread Pizza with Slaw and Mexican Crema
Spinach & Artichoke Crispy Skillet Pan Pizza
Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza with Ranch Seasoned Slaw
The Best Cold Veggie Pizza
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!
Salads, Slaws, and Sides for Lent
Sides make the dish complete, don’t you agree?
The Best Cranberry Pecan Coleslaw With Creamy Maple Dressing
The Best Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw
Esquites Recipe (Elote Street Corn Dip)
This Elote (Mexican Street Corn) is truly the best dip ever. Grilled corn mixed with a luscious creamy spicy mixture, spices, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese!
Rainbow Baby Tomatoes & Roasted Corn Summer Salad
Triple Pepper Roasted Salsa
Charred Corn Black Bean & Shrimp Salsa
8