Trying to eat less meat during Lent? Skip the lackluster tuna salads and fish sticks and check out this collection of delicious meatless meals, perfect for Lent.
In this article, I have a collection of 21 exciting meatless Lenten recipes that go beyond the mundane. They feature a variety of flavors, textures, and ingredients to keep your Friday meatless meals interesting and satisfying! From soups to pasta to salads to pizza there is something for everyone.
Colcannon Soup
Colcannon Soup is a rustic and hearty, meat-free meal you can prep in one pot in about 30 minutes. It’s an affordable, delicious, savory and satisfying family meal.
Creamy Eggplant Curry
A super creamy eggplant curry packed with perfectly balanced flavors and a touch of spice. This filling and comforting aubergine curry is certain to satisfy your comfort food cravings!
Pasta with Ricotta and Tomatoes
Creamy ricotta and pasta combine with juicy tomatoes in this hearty pasta dish that’s perfect for meatless meals.
Italian Tortellini Soup
In this hearty soup tortellini combines with zucchini and tomatoes for a simple and delicious meal, perfect for Lent.
Asparagus Keto Quiche
This healthy, simple, and easy-to-make Easy Asparagus Keto Quiche with fathead dough and camembert is a great casserole dish that can be made well in advance.
Baked Feta Pasta
Tangy feta gets a makeover in this easy peasy 1-dish meal
Chopped Greek Salad
Whether trying to put together a quick meatless meal on a busy day or just looking for something simple yet flavorful, this easy chopped Greek salad is sure to please.
Pesto Pasta
Get ready to be obsessed with this delicious Pesto Pasta this lent, it’s perfect for a cozy night in!
Veggie Pad Thai
This veggie Pad Thai is so delicious and easy to make! Rice noodles are quickly stir-fried with classic Thai seasonings (including vegan fish sauce!), bean sprouts, and fried tofu.
Neapolitan Pizza
Going meatless never tasted so good. Check out this Neapolitan pizza recipe that’s perfect for Lent.
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
This easy to make soup is just like Olive Garden’s minestrone. And you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes!
Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil
Plan a special Italian evening with our Keto Gnocchi Tomato Basil recipe.
Rasta Pasta
This meatless rasta pasta recipe is a creamy pasta dish with Jamaican-inspired flavors. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and can easily be made gluten-free, too.
Vegan Mexican Rice
This vegan Mexican rice recipe is incredibly satisfying and incredibly tasty. The best part is that it requires minimal prep time.
Chana Aloo Masala
This Chana Masala tastes just as good as anything you’ll get from an Indian restaurant, and it’s super quick and easy to make. The intense flavors are layered for maximum savoriness.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
This easy vegetable soup is the perfect meal when you are short on time. It is filing and delicious.
Vegan Vegetable Ratatouille
Discover the deliciousness of vegan ratatouille! This easy-to-follow recipe will have you cooking up this flavorful French vegetable dish in no time.
Thai Pumpkin Curry
This Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
Mexican Tomato Soup with Corn Dumplings
This spicy tomato soup is easy to make! Add hominy and cornmeal dumplings for a soup that is rich and filling without any meat.
Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles
Enjoy this Super quick and easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes.
Air Fryer Falafel
Make homemade falafel in the air fryer with this simple recipe. Serve them on rice or pita bread for an easy and delicious meatless Lenten meal.
Excellent recipes but in your title, “Tuna” is a meat.
Oh these sound good. I’m bookmarking it so I can find it for Meatless Mondays!
I try to eat meatless once or twice a week, so this is a great collection for me. New recipes to try, thank you!
Love all of these ideas! I always get a bit lax towards the end of lent, but this gives me enough options that I should be fine!