Jan 29, 2024

Meatless Meal 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!

- Nicole Moretta, MS, RDN, CDN

• 1 Pot Everyday Lentil Soup
• Better than Chipotle Vegan Burrito Bowl
  
• Broccoli Mac & Cheese
• Cheesy Vegan Pizza Beans (30 Minutes!)
• Creamy Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup (1 Pot!)
• Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers
• Eat the Rainbow Salad 
• Eight Minute Pantry Dal
  
• Immune Boosting Soup
  
• Marry Me Chickpeas
• “No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich
• Noodle-Free Pad Thai (30 Minutes!)
  
• Simple Vegan Lasagna with Lentil Meat
• Soba Noodle Bowl with Chinese Chickpeas
• Spicy Black Bean and Corn Tacos
  
• Spicy Garlicky Sesame Tofu (30 Minutes!)
• Spicy Red Lentil Chili
• Spring Buddha Bowl with Quinoa & Lemony White Beans
• Sugar Snap Peas & Carrot Soba Noodles
• Sundried Tomato and Mushroom Tofu Quiche
• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
• The BEST Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme
• Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Find more meat & dairy free recipes here

Learn more from the American Heart Association: 

Eating more plant protein and dairy instead of red meat may improve heart health