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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Jamaican Red Beans and Rice
6

Jamaican Red Beans and Rice

1 hr
Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.
8

Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro

55 mins
These Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp are crisp, golden and delicious served a sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce. Set these out on a platter in front of some hungry guests and I guarantee they will disappear!!
6

Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

31 mins
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
1

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

20 mins
Coconut milk, cumin, garam masala, curry powder and cilantro balance the sweetness of the roasted red kuri squash, creating this aromatic Indian inspired soup. Serve this with a piece of garlic naan and you have yourself a meal.
2

Roasted Red Kuri Coconut Curry Soup

1 hr 40 mins
The scent of Garlic + Rosemary + Baked Bread is absolutely intoxicating to me. Seriously, my stomach starts to growl just thinking about it. I've always been more of a savory girl; I can bake a dozen cupcakes and not eat one, but place a batch of these biscuits in front of me... different story.
4

Easy Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Biscuits

25 mins
Tilapia filets topped with crushed pumpkin seeds, panko and seasonings, then baked until golden. This is super easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
1

Pumpkin Seed Encrusted Baked Tilapia

27 mins
Green Curry Shrimp
3

Green Curry Shrimp

12 mins
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
8

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

1 hr 30 mins
If you like thin crust pizza, you'll love these super easy Lavash flatbread pizzas! Kids love them and they take only minutes to prepare.
4

Lavash Flatbread Pizzas

20 mins
Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries baked in low-fat whole wheat muffins. Perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a snack.
5

Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

50 mins
A quick, fabulous side dish made with teeny tiny mini potatoes and fresh garden herbs such as rosemary made on the stove or roasted on the grill. Minimal effort with excellent results.
3

Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary

9

Tomato Mozzarella and Arugula Tower

A great tasting hearty seafood and shellfish soup made with halibut, littleneck clams and shrimp. Serve this with a crusty piece of bread and you have yourself a complete meal.
1

Halibut and Shellfish Soup

30 mins
1

Roasted Snapper Fillet and Sustainable Seafood

Rice, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice, every bite of this colorful side dish will feel like one big fiesta in your mouth! Use leftover rice and this side dish comes together in minutes.
2

Fiesta Lime Rice

30 mins
2

Red Wine Tomato Vinaigrette

5 mins
This ranch dressing was lightened up with Greek yogurt, low fat buttermilk and light mayonnaise along with cucumbers, Spring chives, parsley and a hint of lemon. If you don't like mayonnaise you could replace it with more buttermilk and yogurt.
1

Skinny Cucumber Ranch Dressing

15 mins