21 Easy Recipes for Lent (You’ll Actually Crave All Year!)

This salmon recipe is full of big, savory Asian flavors that are intensely satisfying and vibrantly delicious! It's a restaurant-quality meal, but only takes about 30 minutes – plus we've got make-ahead steps for ya, too!

These delicious fajitas are on the table in just over 20 minutes! Super simple to make – and because it's a sheet pan meal, it's got minimal cleanup, too!

Just one pot – this is seriously soooo easy! It can even be made entirely ahead and reheated quickly at mealtime, so it's a perfect Lenten meal for hectic Friday evenings after a long work week. But don't worry – even though it's so quick and easy, it's still absolutely bursting with amazing, fresh, springtime flavors!

Broiling is a quick and much healthier alternative to frying. This fish recipe is inspired by one of our favorite restaurants in Key Largo (and even featured on Food Network)! Yet it's so easy, and can be mostly made ahead and cooked at the last moment. Loaded with flavors from beautiful tomatoes, kicky shallots and onions, briny capers, bright lemon, and fresh basil. Gorgeous and delicious!

A 30-minute vegetarian meal that’s simply perfect for busy evenings. Cozy and totally packed with flavor – ideal for Lenten Fridays (and Meatless Mondays). A little bump of protein from Greek yogurt makes it creamy and even more nutritious!

These unique tacos are light, fresh, and flavorful – yet so filling! The recipe includes a delectable Sriracha Lime Taco Sauce, fresh Avocado and Tomato Salsa, and an easy Cabbage Slaw. Plenty of elements that can be prepped ahead of time!

These super-fast burgers are a huge hit with our family! They’re a great make-ahead dinner option for busy nights. So scrumptious topped with hoisin sauce and creamy avocado! And, since they don’t have bread crumbs as a filler, they’re ideal as a gluten-free option, too.

Enjoy a beautiful spring evening by firing up that grill to kick off the weekend with this vegetarian flatbread! Simple ingredients add up to surprisingly big flavor, with fresh veggies, creamy goat cheese and a drizzle of good-quality balsamic vinegar. Fabulous!

So easy, yet this tastes really gourmet, with a savory combination of Mediterranean herbs and feta. And, it's on the table in less than 30 minutes. That typical Lenten pasta dinner just got a serious upgrade!

Think avocado toast is just for breakfast? Think again! This version is a full-on Mexican fiesta ... in a quick vegetarian meal, all piled high with the popular flavors of Mexican 7-Layer Dip! Grab a knife and fork, and dig in (and trust me – you won't miss that Friday night fish fry)!

This vegetarian pasta recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, and it's jam-packed with nutritious veggies! The magic of oven roasting yields cauliflower and broccoli that are deeply (kid pleasingly!) flavorful. A little garlic, some salty Parmesan, and a squeeze of bright lemon juice are all you really need to round out the salty-umami-tangy symphony of tastes. Deceptively simple … try it and you'll see why this recipe is so crazy-popular!

Mild white fish is quickly grilled in another much-healthier alternative to fish fries. Then it's topped with a caprese-style topping that literally takes just minutes to prepare. Terrific alongside some pasta, or with a fresh spinach salad!

If you're trying to get the fam eating more veggies, fun, spirazlized "zoodles" are a great bet, and this simple recipe is the perfect way to ease them into the idea. Use your favorite vegetarian marinara sauce to keep this an appropriate Lent recipe idea, or change it up with other sauces once Lent is over. Super adaptable!

Fire up a big pot of this flavorful chili, and you won't be wishing for meat one bit! It's ready in about 30 minutes, and is made almost entirely with pantry staples that are easy to keep on hand. Plus, it's full of nutritional powerhouse ingredients, too!

Asian-inspired salmon meets an easy, luxuriously creamy peanut sauce for a nutrient-packed, quick dinner. Like, 20 minutes quick! Great for family meals on busy Friday nights!

Instead of hosting a fish fry, invite guests for this showstopper masterpiece! This recipe is a revered mainstay on the menu at the hugely popular Skull Creek Boathouse in Hilton Head, South Carolina. But with lots of make-ahead steps, it’s also EASY enough to make at home, too!

Here's a super-fun idea for a Friday night Lent dinner! Celebrate a long week with these family-friendly (easy!) mini pizzas. Let everyone choose their own meat-free pizza toppings, and bake 'em right along with quick mini apple pies for a complete, healthy meal the whole family will love!

Looking for a change of pace in your rotation of recipes for Lent? This loaded avocado toast is luxuriously delicious, any time of day – including for a fish-focused dinner! It's bursting with fresh and satisfying flavors, and a tantalizing range of textures. Guaranteed – if you love smoked salmon as much as I do, you'll be craving this for weekend brunches and quick workweek meals, too!

Studded with savory sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and crunchy pine nuts – this vegetarian pasta packs big, big flavor in a super-quick (less than 30 minutes, start-to-finish) package. Fast, easy and so delicious!

A go-to fish recipe we make at our house all the time! It's incredibly delicious and so easy, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. And psssst … it’s kid-tested, kid-approved!

Don't save the hard-boiled egg recipes for AFTER Easter! This vegetarian sandwich recipe is mayo-free and nutritious. You’ll never even miss the mayo! Better yet? It's really simple, with just 6 ingredients!