The Lenten season is a time of reflection, nourishment, and discipline. These recipes celebrate these aspects of the season with simple yet flavorful takes on traditional recipes while keeping meat out of the equation.
We’ve rounded up 40 delicious, meat-free recipes that you can make this Lenten season.
Sandwiches (Lenten Food)
The Lenten season is the perfect time to try new recipes for your fasting-friendly meal plan. Sandwich recipes can be made in a variety of ways. Some are simple; some are complex. Here are a few ideas and recipes for sandwich ideas during lenten.
The perfect Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese
This smoked salmon bagel recipe is so simple and easy to make it will become one of your go-to brunch recipes.
Appetizers and snacks during lent shouldn’t be too fattening, but they still must taste good.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Avocado and Tomato Salad, a quick meal
Avocado and Tomato salad recipe is the perfect combination for the grilled shrimp. Chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, red onion, salt, pepper, grapeseed oil and a splash of lemon juice
Eggplant slices topped with a homemade chunky tomato sauce and cheese. These healthy bites are seasoned with Noubess Garlic and Herbs Seasoning and make the perfect eggplant pizza low carb meal or afternoon snack.
Prawn Accras is made with fresh spices, a simple batter and fried in vegetable or canola oil. Simple, delicious and don’t forget to add your favorite dipping sauce
Escovitch, a light meal to start the weekend. My pan fried version is made with fresh Red Snapper and fresh Cod (Scrod) fish and seared in butter with aromatic herbs and spices with a little touch of wonderful veggies.
Whether you are on a vegetarian/vegan diet or prefer eating meat, this one is for you. With just a few ingredients that are easy to find, these simple recipes prove that the Lenten season is not the time when you have to go without your favorite food.
Conch Salad with Watermelon or Pimentade de Lambi
Conch Salad with Watermelon or Pimentade de Lambi made fresh spices for a simple and delicious appetizer or side dish.
Chickpeas with dried cranberries, olives, red onions, and olive oil, a few drops of lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simple, right! Just try it! Easy, simple and delicious! No more excuses for not cooking. Perfect with roasted chicken.
Crunchy chayote tossed in a vinaigrette to create a quick and easy salad. An easy and simple salad that will compliment your meal. Serve it with your favorite main course.
Millet with Red Kidney Beans (Pitimi ak pois rouge)
Millet, Pitimi or Petit Mil with Red Kidney Beans can be cooked the same way as Rice with Red Kidney Beans. Millet a healthy grain has many great benefits.
Polenta/Cornmeal with Djon Djon (Mais avec Djon Don) is cornmeal cooked in a spiced djon djon water. A delightful and tasty dish that can be enjoyed alone, with avocado, seafood or with a meat stew.
This Easy Roasted Red Snapper is marinated with Noubess Fish & Seafood Seasoning and stuffed with fresh herbs and lemon, and only takes 30 minutes in the oven. It’s a delicious and nutritious fish recipe.
The creole court-bouillon is a type of sauce prepared with tomato, fresh spices and fresh herbs to cook fish and is usually served with rice, potatoes, green plantain, yam or other root vegetables. Add a slice of avocado and you have a complete dish from the Caribbean.
An easy and simple recipe for Fried Fish that can be tailored to your own taste. This recipe is made with fresh herbs and fresh spices only. A Caribbean basic fish recipe.
Many of us will agree that during the Lent season, many food items are more expensive. Fish and Seafood start getting more expensive when we get closer to Good Friday. Costco, Bj’s, Sam’s Club, and Amazon may offer discounted food ingredients. Also, remember to look for deals and sales.
Whether you’re looking for a new twist on your favorite recipe or want to try something new, we have many ideas to keep your taste buds happy and your belly full.
Enjoy a simple and guilt-free meal during this Lent season.
Gemma
Gemma is a recipe creator, shopping enthusiast, and self-proclaimed foodie with a passion for creating delicious and Caribbean-inspired recipes for the everyday home cook. She loves experimenting with different flavors and ingredients, and she always has a new recipe up her sleeve. Gemma is also a great teacher, and she loves sharing her love of cooking with others.
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