Mar 4, 2026
Lenten Dinner Recipes
For those who observe, the Lenten season can give us a great opportunity to try new veggie forward recipes! With the heart healthy benefits eating more plants provides, we may feel inspired to incorporate more meatless meals throughout our week. Not only does it provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and cooking methods, but it's also an excellent way to experiment with aromatic herbs and diverse cooking techniques. With the help of Dietitian Nutritionist, Nicole Moretta, explore the vast array of delicious dishes that can be made without meat, and without processed faux meat, but are still packed with the essential nutrients we need, such as protein. Challenge yourself and try something new!
Lenten Dinner Recipes:
Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Crispy Baked Tofu
Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Sun-dried Tomato, Mushroom, and Spinach Tofu Quiche
Veggie Quesadillas: dip in salsa, guac, or to add more protein – mix together ¼ cup salsa with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing
Leftovers Stir Fry
One quick and easy meal you can throw together with leftovers is a quick stir fry! Start with 2 cups of leftover cooked veggies such as – broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, snap peas, mushrooms, shelled edamame, then mix with low-sodium teriyaki sauce (or bibimbap sauce) with ¾ cup of cooked whole grain rice or other grain of choice with 2 fried eggs cooked to likeness. I prefer over-easy! Kick it up a notch with some Sriracha.
- Nicole Moretta, MS, RDN, CDN,
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Inspired Health Group
Learn more about what Nicole does and how she helps patients manage and treat their diseases and conditions through Medical Nutrition Therapy on our blog: What is a Dietitian?
Plant Based Recipes for Lent and Beyond!
During Lent, many of us eat meatless on Fridays. With the heart healthy benefits plant-based meals provide, we may feel inspired to incorporate more meatless meals throughout our week. Not only does it provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and cooking methods, but it's also an excellent way to experiment with aromatic herbs and diverse cooking techniques. With a little creativity, we can make meals packed with whole food plant-based protein, and without processed faux meat products, that are just as delectable as any meat dish. So let's break away from the mundane meaty menu and explore the vast array of plant protein sources available to us. Challenge yourself and try something new!