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Lenten Recipes: 30+ Great Dinner Ideas

Find more than 30 great Lenten recipes to keep your tummy happy and your heart without guilt. What do you make for Lent dinners?

10 recipe to make for lent

It’s officially – once again – Lent. And though I didn’t realize it was Friday earlier today (thanks to our unexpected day off school yesterday) and ate meat without thinking about it, I do my best to avoid eating meat on Fridays in Lent.

While typically that means that fish is on the menu, there are plenty of meatless meals that also suffice perfectly well when I’m thinking about Lenten recipes.

I’ve gathered a collection of more than 30 of my favorite Lenten recipes, once I know I’ll be making this year and in years to come. All of them have been tested and approved by my family.

Many of them are also dairy free, gluten free or otherwise allergen friendly, and I’ve noted that where applicable. This means they’re great for any Meatless Monday meal, as well.

Just because it’s Lent and you aren’t eating meat on Fridays doesn’t mean you can’t create a delicious meal that you’ll enjoy.

Best Lenten Dinner Recipes

You're bound to find a perfect dinner idea in this list of delicious Lent dinner ideas. And many are also allergy friendly, too, so you can find something delicious that's gluten free, vegan, and more.

Tuna Recipes

Canned tuna is a simple staple, and you can make so much more with it than just traditional tuna salad. Get creative and enjoy your meals!

Salmon Recipes

Salmon is a delicious fish, and these recipes include salmon filets, canned salmon, and smoked salmon. You don't have to just do fish and chips!

Pasta Recipes

Of course you can have spaghetti with marinara sauce, but there are plenty of other delicious pasta recipes you can and should enjoy, too!

Vegetarian Ideas

Friday night dinners during Lent don't have to focus on fish. There are plenty of delicious vegetarian (and vegan) recipes you'll love from pasta to souffles and more.

Soup Recipes

A big bowl of soup with a crusty bread is one of my favorite things to make. These soup recipes are all meat free, and where they may ask for chicken stock, you can substitute vegetable stock to keep them truly meat free for your Lenten dinner!

 
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Thursday 5th of September 2019

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Roman

Wednesday 10th of April 2019

This is so helpful! I'm always loking for more ideas, and I will definitely use some of yours

Michelle

Monday 15th of April 2019

Awesome - I'm so glad that I'm able to help you. I hope you find some new favorites here!

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Audrey

Thursday 26th of February 2015

Thanks for the inspiration. I always struggle to come up with something on Fridays when we "have to" avoid meat. No problem with meatless other times, just when I am supposed to. Ha ha!

Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays.

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