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    22 Tasty Lent Recipes to Spice Up Your Meatless Days

    Published: Mar 16, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Lent is a great time to explore new and exciting meatless meals. With a variety of flavors and ingredients, these 22 recipes will help you enjoy delicious dishes that are satisfying and easy to prepare. Whether you're looking for hearty soups, flavorful salads, or creative pasta options, there's something here for everyone.

    Homemade Penne Arrabbiata

    Homemade penne arrabbiata served on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Christina's Cucina.

    This is a quick and easy Italian spicy pasta dish that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a satisfying dinner when you're short on time.

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    Pappardelle Pesto Pasta with Veggies

    A bowl of pappardelle pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This pasta dish comes together quickly and easily. With tasty noodles, fresh pesto, and healthy veggies, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in less than 30 minutes.

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    Burrata Pizza

    Burrata pizza topped with arugula.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pesto and burrata pizza is a quick and easy meal that your family will love. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious twist on pizza night with the fresh flavors of basil pesto and creamy burrata.

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    Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

    Minestrone Soup (Copycat Olive Garden).
    Photo Credit: Belly Rules the Mind.

    This soup is just like what you'd get at a restaurant, but you can enjoy it at home. It's warm, hearty, and packed with vegetables, and you can whip it up easily using an Instant Pot or a big pot.

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    Creamy Black Bean Soup

    A bowl of vegan black bean soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This soup is packed with beans and vegetables, making it a filling meal for everyone. With its comforting Mexican flavors, you can have it ready to eat in just about 30 minutes.

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    Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Mushroom soup.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This gluten-free Cream of Mushroom Soup can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner. It's simple to prepare and rich in flavor, made with plenty of cream and no flour.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 20 minutes, you can have flavorful skin-on salmon cooked in your air fryer, perfect for a quick meal any night. Seasoned with lemon juice and lemon pepper, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding a slice of mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

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    Vegan Sloppy Joes

    A vegan sloppy joe.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This vegan version of a classic dish is sure to please everyone at the table. It's a great option for a satisfying dinner that everyone can enjoy.

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    Poached Egg Breakfast Bowls

    Breakfast bowl with egg.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a quick and satisfying breakfast bowl in just 10 minutes. Topped with a poached egg that oozes over delicious Feta cheese and crispy potatoes, this dish is perfect for starting your day.

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    Zucchini Leek Soup

    Zucchini Leek Soup.
    Photo Credit: Through the Fibro Fog.

    This zucchini leek soup is warm and comforting, filled with healthy greens, potatoes, and herbs. It's a tasty dairy-free option that's great for a light dinner or lunch and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

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    Pasta Rosa

    20 Minute Pasta Rosa.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Penne Rosa is a simple pasta dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes using only 10 ingredients. It features penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh spinach, topped with Parmesan and a hint of red pepper for some extra flavor.

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    Purple Sweet Potato Soup

    Purple Sweet Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Little Nomads Recipes.

    This soup is thick and comforting, perfect for a cozy dinner. With its bright color from beets, red onions, garlic, cream cheese, and a hint of dill, it's topped with feta and croutons for a delightful finish.

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    Smoked Salmon Fish Cakes

    Fish cakes.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crispy salmon fish cakes are ready in about 20 minutes using just a few simple ingredients. A quick fry gives them a nice crunch on the outside while keeping them soft and tender inside.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This flavorful salmon dish comes together with just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a simple and delicious option for dinner.

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    Shrimp Kabobs

    Shrimp Kabobs.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Shrimp and veggies are seasoned and grilled to perfection, creating a light and fresh meal. A zesty banana pepper sauce adds a flavorful kick to this dish.

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    Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

    A bowl of creamy vegan
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegan tomato soup is quick and easy, ready in just 25 minutes with only 10 ingredients. It's a perfect option for a simple and satisfying dinner.

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    Greek Lemon Rice Soup

    Greek Lemon Rice Soup.
    Photo Credit: Earth to Veg.

    Kotosoupa Avgolemono is a comforting Greek soup that's similar to chicken noodle soup. It's made with rice or orzo, fresh dill, and lemon, making it a great choice for chilly fall nights.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

    This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is a quick and simple dinner that cooks in under 10 minutes. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and full of flavor with a delicious honey Dijon mix.

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    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This sun-dried tomato pasta is quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors. It's a great option for a relaxed dinner or a speedy weeknight meal.

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    Tuna Niçoise Salad

    Tuna Niçoise Salad.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Tuna Niçoise Salad is a refreshing dish that will change your view on canned tuna. Packed with a zesty red wine dressing, crisp green beans, soft potatoes, tasty olives, and hearty chunks of tuna, this salad is perfect for a light meal.

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    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies

    Potato Stir-Fry with Halloumi & Veggies
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This quick potato stir-fry with halloumi and veggies is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's healthy, easy to prepare, and all cooked in one pan, with a hint of lemon to enhance the flavors.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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