Looking for meatless inspiration? These 50 easy meatless recipes for Lent are family-approved, budget-friendly, and full of flavor. Ditch the boring meals and discover your new favorite Friday night dinner!
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 hated fish and couldn’t eat cheese, so she was severely limited in 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.
Tuna Fish Salad Recipe
Thai-Style Chilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Hot Tuna Noodle Casserole with Cracker Topping
Chilled Shrimp Cucumber Cups with Creamy Herb Sauce
Baked Sheet Pan Lemon Dijon Salmon and Veggies
Flaky salmon coated in a mouth-watering lemony Dijon mustard glaze, baked with crispy potatoes and carrots, makes you a Sheet Pan dinner ROCK STAR! Perfect for those busy days when you want deliciousness without the fuss!
Cold Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Dill
The Best Air Fryer Crispy Shrimp Burgers
The Best Crab Meat-Stuffed Shrimp
Skinny Baked Crispy Crunchy Fish Sticks
Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
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
Italian Tuna Crostini
Mexican Veggie Rice Bowls
Baked Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Cheesy Garlic Bread Spaghetti Bread Boats
Boursin Stuffed Mushroom Caps On The Smoker
Creamy & Easy 5-Cheese Smoked Mac & Cheese
The Best Pittsburgh Haluski – Fried Cabbage and Noodles in Butter
Are you in the mood for a hearty and comforting meal that won’t break the bank? Look no further than Mom’s Rustic Slovak recipe! This delicious dish features butter-fried onions and cabbage, tender egg noodles, flavorful seasonings, and optional charred kielbasa.
Portabella Mushroom Italian Parmesan Veggie Patties
The Best Homemade Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Sweet Potato Chipotle Tacos
Crunchy Cold Thai Noodle Salad Spicy 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
White Fish Soft Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce
Tender flaky white fish topped with crunchy slaw and drizzled with the most amazing Baja cream sauce!
Veggie Sweet Potato Garden Burgers
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 without sacrificing 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?
Simple Caprese Italian Salad with Artichokes
Simple Italian Arugula Blueberry Pastina Salad
Esquites Recipe (Elote Street Corn Dip)
The Best Cranberry Pecan Coleslaw With Creamy Maple Dressing
The Best Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw
Retro diner-style coleslaw with that perfectly balanced sweet & tangy dressing mixed with cabbage, carrots, onions, and seasonings.
Rainbow Baby Tomatoes & Roasted Corn Summer Salad
Triple Pepper Roasted Salsa
Charred Corn Black Bean & Shrimp Salsa
Ramen Cabbage Salad
Easy Asian Slaw with Thai Peanut Dressing
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Thai-inspired Asian coleslaw features crisp cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and crunchy peanuts all tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut butter dressing.
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