50+ Easy Lent Recipes You’ll Love to Make
Looking for some quick Lenten meals that still taste delicious? You’re in luck. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, here are 50 easy Lent recipes you’ll love to make!
Lent is right around the corner. You know what that means… Lots of fish.
With certain restrictions on what Catholic Christians can and cannot eat during Lent, fish is pretty much a staple from Ash Wednesday through Easter each year.
Same with cheese pizza, scrambled eggs, spaghetti, peanut butter and jelly, and macaroni and cheese…
These staple Lent dishes are easy. They’re delicious. But they can also get old real fast. Especially if you’ve been eating the same ol’ recipes for Lenten meals for years now.
After all, you can only eat so much pan-fried tilapia before you’re like “Oh please. No more.”
Thankfully, while these foods are the most common easy Lent meal ideas, they certainly aren’t the only ones. There are still TONS of food options available for anyone who doesn’t eat meat during Lent, who wants to enjoy a great dish with lots of flavor, and who also doesn’t have the time to spend all day cooking.
That’s why, today, I’m sharing 50+ Easy Lent Recipes You’ll Love to Make!
So whether you need lenten meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacking in between — you’ll find them all right here!
Need Help Remembering What to Eat During Lent?
Grab this “What Can I Eat During Lent?” PDF for your fridge!
This simple cheat sheet has the Lent fasting rules in simple language, it includes 8 meal ideas for busy nights, AND it serves as a great visual reminder so you don’t forget when to fast!
It’s yours 100% free. Just tell me where to send it…
What Can Catholic Christians Eat During Lent?
As a quick refresher, Roman Catholics are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent.
Protestants do not have any fasting or abstinence requirements during Lent, and Catholics only have to follow the Lent fasting guidelines on 8 days total. Every other day, they can eat like normal.
For an in-depth look at the Roman Catholic Lent fasting guidelines, please see my article: Catholic Lent Fasting Rules Made Easy (Complete Guide!)
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Lent Breakfast Ideas
Finding Lenten food recipes to enjoy at breakfast time is pretty easy.
While Catholics can’t eat fleshy meats (bacon, sausage, turkey, etc.) on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, or Fridays during Lent, there are still plenty of options using eggs, grains, dairy, fruits, and veggies.
Try one of these Lent meal recipes or use them as a jumping-off point to create your own!
1. Best Ever Pancake Recipe — Graceandgoodeats.com
2. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits — Foodnetwork.com
3. Healthy Berry and Spinach Smoothie — Allrecipes.com
4. How To Make Perfect, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs — MyMommyStyle.com
5. How To Make Blueberry Muffins Better Than A Bakery –MyMommyStyle.com
6. Classic Deviled Eggs — FoodNetwork.com
7. Copycat Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe — My Frugal Adventures
8. Zucchini Spinach Frittata With Mini Heirloom Tomatoes — TrialAndEater.com
9. 8 Easy Homemade Granola Bar Recipes You Should Try Today — BlessThisMessPlease.com
10. Overnight French Toast Casserole — TrialAndEater.com
Related Reading: What to Give Up for Lent: Get the 50 [Best] Lent Ideas!
Lent Soup Recipes
How about some delicious soup for Lent? These Lent soup recipes will keep you so full and satisfied, you won’t even notice they’re meatless!
Having soup for Lent is quick, easy, convenient, and highly customizable to your own preferences and what you have on hand. Make a big pot with your favorite Lent foods and enjoy leftovers for days!
1. Lentil Chili — LittleBroken.com
2. Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup — ClosetCooking.com
3. Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup — MoneyWiseMoms.com
4. Creamy Tortellini Soup — DietHood.com
5. One Pot Wild Rice Soup – Gluten Free — VeggieBalance.com
Lent Lunch Ideas – Salads
Salads also make great Lent dishes because they’re so easily customizable! Sure, you can’t top them with chicken, ham, turkey, or beef, but if you’re willing to think outside the box a bit, the options are endless.
1. Taco Salad With Fritos — DancingThroughTheRain.com
2. Easy Southwest Salad — LifeBetweenTheKitchenAndTheCoop.com
3. Italian Chopped Salad — TheHarvestKitchen.com
4. Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad — NatashasKitchen.com
5. Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad — CourtneysSweets.com
Related Reading: 40 Short Daily Lenten Prayers for Spiritual Renewal
Lent Lunch Ideas – Sandwiches
While you’re looking for recipes for Lenten meals, keep in mind that you don’t have to limit your search to only vegetarian and vegan options. You can have some meats on Fridays during Lent, such as eggs, tuna, shrimp, and a variety of types of fish (salmon, tilapia, cod).
Whether you’re looking for new Lent meal recipes to help you eat fish in a new and exciting way or you’re ready for a fish-free option, here are some delicious sandwich recipes you might want to try.
1. Baja Fish and Avocado Tostada — SidewalkShoes.com
2. Cheese Quesadillas — FoodNetwork.com
3. Copycat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe — MomFoodie.com
4. Sun Dried Tomato Spinach Grilled Cheese Sandwich — EatGood4Life.com
5. Tangy Veggie Wrap — HurryTheFoodUp.com
Take the 40-Day Lent Prayer Challenge!
Ready to get more intentional with your prayers — without getting distracted by your phone or computer?
Grab this Lent Prayers printable PDF and put it somewhere you’ll see it often to remind you to take time for uninterrupted prayer.
This handy cheat sheet contains all 40 Christian prayers for Lent plus a handy checklist. It’s yours free. Where should I sent it?
Pasta Recipes for Lent
As you’re planning out your menu for Lent, don’t forget to include some yummy meatless pasta options! With tons of pasta, sauce, and veggie options to choose from, pasta dishes are definitely a great choice for things to eat during Lent. They’re typically really kid-friendly too!
1. Veggie Lasagna — AmandasCookin.com
2. Busy Night Tortellini Bake Recipe — RealLifeAtHome.com
3. Broccoli Parmesan Macaroni — ThriftyJinxy.com
4. 15 Minute Mushroom Stroganoff — Amuse-Your-Bouche.com
Shrimp and Fish Recipes for Lent
When searching for Lent menu ideas, you’re bound to come across several seafood recipes. Fish is a Lenten staple! Thankfully, there are so many different ways to cook fish and shrimp that you don’t have to feel like you’re making the same Lent dinners again and again and again.
If you’re ready to mix things up, here are a few great Lent dinner ideas to try!
1. Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce Recipe — HomeCookingMemories.com
2. Summer Stir Fry — ThePioneerWoman.com
3. Parmesan Crusted Tilapia — TasteAndTellBlog.com
4. Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce — ToSimplyInspire.com
5. Sheet Pan Low Carb Fajitas with Shrimp — LowCarbYum.com
6. Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Pineapple Sauce — TheRisingSpoon.com
7. The Best Tuna Patties — TheRisingSpoon.com
8. Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp — SkinnyTaste.com
9. Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Salmon — ASprinklingOfCayenne.com
10. Baked Haddock with Horseradish Topping — AnnSentitledLife.com
11. Tuna Noodle Casserole From Scratch — HearthAndVine.com
12. Tilapia Fish Tacos — EazyPeazyMealz.com
13. Baked Cod with Cracker Topping: Italian Style — MomFoodie.com
14. Five Ingredient Super Simple Fisherman’s Fishcakes — RecipeThis.com
15. Pineapple Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowls — MustHaveMom.com
Lent Recipes That Aren’t Fish
Alternately, if you’re tired of seafood and you’re looking for new food ideas to give you some variety, here are a few great Friday Lent meals to help you switch things up a bit!
1. 3-Ingredient Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe — HomeCookingMemories.com
2. Speedy, Stuffed Baked Burritos – Meatless! — PintSizedTreasures.com
3. Easy Caprese Calzones — OneLittleProject.com
4. Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie — PinchOfYum.com
Lent Side Dishes
Of course, no Lent menu is complete without adding in the yummy side dishes. While most side dishes are naturally meat-free and completely appropriate anytime during Lent, here are a few new dishes for anyone looking to mix things up this Lent.
1. Easy Fried Rice — CincyShopper.com
2. Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes — BudgetBytes.com
3. Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad — CourtneysSweets.com
4. Southwestern Pasta Salad (Vegan) — VeganHeaven.com
5. Perfectly Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes — EatYourselfSkinny.com
So there you have it — 50+ Easy Lent Recipes You’ll Love to Make!
Need Help Remembering What to Eat During Lent?
Grab this “What Can I Eat During Lent?” PDF for your fridge!
This simple cheat sheet has the Lent fasting rules in simple language, it includes 8 meal ideas for busy nights, AND it serves as a great visual reminder so you don’t forget when to fast!
It’s yours 100% free. Just tell me where to send it…
What easy Lent recipes do you love to make? Are there any on this list that you’re excited to try?
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Thanks Brittany,
This is great. I’m always looking for new ideas to create during Lent.
And now you have 50! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Thanks for including a recipe from my site. I shared this on Pinterest and I’ll have to use it for finding some ideas for Lenten Friday. Thanks!
You’re so welcome! 🙂
Can you send me this to my email address please
Great recipes, love it.
Thank you for creating this. I am Protestant and exploring Catholicism as I immerse myself more into my faith and I didn’t know about the no meat. The breakdown here is very helpful.
So glad you found it helpful! Did you see the whole series I did on Catholic belief? You might find it very helpful! https://equippinggodlywomen.com/my-journey
Thank for the information you send. It’s very helpful. I have a question, during lent am I not to eat and only eat certain things on Friday?
If you’re Catholic, then yes Fridays (and Ash Wednesday). This post has all the details: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/homemaking/lenten-eating-guide/
yes easy to made at home thank you so much for sharing this with us , its really amazing recipe .
All ingredints are easily founf in home .
Thank you so much for making this for us
Yay! I am glad it was nice and easy for you to make and that you enjoyed it!
Amazing recipe with routine kichten material ,easy to made .
You have great experience in this field .
Thank you so much for this post.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts! I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Qhorn is a meat substitute here in Britain. Can this be eaten during Lent or Fridays?
Opinions vary but *in my opinion* technically yes (since it isn’t meat), but ideally Lent should involve some type of sacrifice. You could ask your priest and go with whatever your priest says.