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.

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This Mexican inspired dish of Cauliflower Rice uses finely chopped cauliflower, which makes a fantastic low-carb, grain-free stand in for rice.
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Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”

10 mins
2

North African Spiced Shrimp and Chickpea Salad

30 mins
Fresh crab, sliced radishes, lime, paprika and cilantro elevate simple avocado toast to a whole new and delicious level!
4

Miami Avocado Crab Toast

One of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare shrimp is to roast them in the oven and simply drizzle with some olive oil, garlic and fresh lemon juice.
1

Easy Roasted Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

20 mins
Roasted Spiralized Butternut Squash Noodles are a healthy pasta alternative or side dish that only takes about 10 minutes to roast in the oven.
2

Roasted Spiralized Butternut Squash Noodles

25 mins
Jamaican Coconut Shrimp Stew – A quick, light and spicy shrimp dish simmered in coconut milk, inspired by my trip to Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
3

Jamaican Coconut Shrimp Stew

15 mins
Puerto Rican Beans
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Puerto Rican Style Beans

25 mins
Hot baked mozzarella sticks – I can't think of a more popular finger food for both kids and adults alike. My oldest daughter Karina LOVES them and these never disappoint! Made lighter with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden. Serve them with my quick marinara sauce and you have yourself an appetizer everyone will love!
3

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

1 hr 25 mins
Broccoli Cheese Soup Potato
6

Broccoli Cheese Soup with Potato

30 mins
Eggs Pizzaiola
2

Eggs Pizzaiola

25 mins
Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Feta, Lemon and Truffle
3

Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Feta, Truffle and Lemon

40 mins
Eggplant Meatballs
7

Eggplant Meatballs

50 mins
Grilled wild cedar plank salmon with fresh herbs topped with tomatoes, kalamata olives and red onion. This is so flavorful, and simple to make, perfect for weeknight cooking or fancy enough to serve if you're having guests. Aside from soaking the plank in water, the rest takes under 30 minutes to make.
1

Grilled Mediterranean Cedar Plank Salmon

1 hr 20 mins
Blackened cod fish seasoned with a spicy rub and cooked in a cast iron skillet. The mango-cabbage slaw is the perfect balance of sweet and sour which compliments the fish perfectly.
4

Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw

30 mins
Baked Shrimp Parmesan over Zucchini Noodles – an easy, light and delicious shrimp dish made in under 30 minutes!
4

Shrimp Zoodles Parmesan for Two

30 mins
These delicious, healthy Healthy Salmon Quinoa Burgers, made with wild salmon, quinoa, and kale are loaded with good-for-you omegas and tons of protein!
3

Healthy Salmon Quinoa Burgers

30 mins
Roasting cauliflower brings out its nuttiness flavor and caramelizes the edges. This is such an easy way to prepare it, I toss it with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some lemon zest when it comes out of the oven.
2

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

35 mins
Beet noodles baked with tomatoes, red onion, olives and Feta. Serve this as an appetizer with some baked pita chips, as a side dish or even as a main dish, topped with grilled shrimp or chicken – this dish is a keeper!
5

Spiralized Mediterranean Beet and Feta Skillet Bake

30 mins
Minestrone Soup
2

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

1 hr
These EASY lasagna rolls are stuffed with zucchini, ricotta and Parmesan, then topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese – delicious, kid friendly and perfect if you want to feed a crowd.
6

Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

1 hr