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. There is a wide variety of Lenten Friendly Recipes from fish and salmon recipes, shrimp recipes, and seafood recipes in general. You can also find vegetarian recipes if you prefer to go plant based.

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This creamy baked macaroni and cheese recipe is a lighter version of the classic recipe with added fiber from spinach. It's comfort food at it's finest!
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Lighter Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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50 mins
Make a big pot of this healthy, vegetarian (and vegan) Lebanese Lentil Soup, made with green lentils, kale, sweet potato, lots of garlic, ginger, and lemon.
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Lebanese Lentil Soup

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1 hr 20 mins
fluffing rice with a fork
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Baked Rice and Peas

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50 mins
Immune-boosting kale, squash, purple cabbage, arugula, almonds, basil and pears are all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing. To add more protein, you could add grilled shrimp or salmon.
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Kale and Butternut Squash Salad with Pears and Almonds

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35 mins
Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce is a quick and easy 4-ingredient pasta dish, perfect for Spring. Ready in under 15 minutes and under ten dollars to make.
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Baby Pasta Shells with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce

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15 mins
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas seasoned with za’atar and served over Greek yogurt with lemony kale makes a wonderful side dish or meatless main!
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Za’atar Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Yogurt Bowls

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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce has so much flavor, perfect over jasmine rice to absorb all the delicious sauce.
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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

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25 mins
I am a huge fan of the rice at Chipotle's. Here is my copycat version for their cilantro lime rice, it tastes just like the real thing! Of course, I used less oil. Makes a wonderful side dish for chicken, beef or pork.
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Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice

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25 mins
This Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad is seasoned with Old Bay and lime juice and mixed in a light creamy sauce. 
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Creamy Shrimp and Celery Salad

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10 mins
This easy, healthy fish taco recipe is made with cod seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub topped with slaw – no breading, no frying!
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Healthy Cod Fish Tacos

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30 mins
This easy Falafel recipe is made quicker and healthier in the air fryer with canned chickpeas – no deep frying!
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Air Fryer Falafel

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Kung Pao Tofu, a lighter (and vegetarian) take on one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes!
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Kung Pao Tofu

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40 mins
Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice made healthier using leftover cooked brown rice, a delicious whole grain that's high in fiber, so it fills you up.
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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

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20 mins
This simple, Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower is perfectly charred on the outside and tender in the middle. Made with just four ingredients – salted water, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt—and cauliflower.
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Whole Roasted Baby Cauliflower

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45 mins
A delicious Scalloped Potato Gratin recipe made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes layered with cheese and a light buttery sauce.
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Scalloped Potato Gratin

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1 hr 15 mins
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee are seasoned with with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust. Sweet potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving and this dish will be a hit on your Holiday table.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee

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45 mins
Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli
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Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

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35 mins
This simple Eggplant and Tomato Sauce is delicious, made with diced eggplant stewed in tomatoes and garlic. I love it served over pasta but it's also great as a side dish on it's own.
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Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

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25 mins
Mashed Cauliflower is essentially a creamy cauliflower puree that makes a delicious low-carb or keto alternative to mashed potatoes.
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Mashed Cauliflower

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20 mins
Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil is my favorite way to prepare this easy side dish.
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Wilted Baby Spinach with Garlic and Oil

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8 mins