45 Easy Lent Recipes for the Lenten Season
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These easy Lent recipes will help you observe the 40 days of the Lenten season between Ash Wednesday and Easter. They are delicious and healthy and will keep you satisfied until Easter.

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From seafood pasta, soups, and stews to meatless and vegetarian options, we’ve gathered the most delicious Lent recipes we could find.
What is Lent?
Lent is a period of 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. It is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter.
By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and festivities.
Why Does Lent Last for 40 Days?
The number 40 is significant in biblical scripture:
- In Genesis, 40 days and nights of rain brought about the flood that destroyed the earth.
- The Hebrews spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the land God promised them.
- Moses fasted for 40 days before receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
- Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness in preparation for his ministry.
What to Eat During Lent
On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics often fast. They also alter their eating habits, giving up foods they enjoy, such as snacks and sweets.
Some will fast a meal or two a day.
On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent, many will abstain from eating meat like lamb, chicken, beef, pork, and ham. They replace it with eggs, milk, fish, grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish.
For more seafood recipes, we have 20 Easy Fish Recipes for Lent you might also enjoy reading.
Lent Recipes
The following 45 easy Lent recipes and ideas are delicious and healthy meal ideas we love.
2. Brazilian Salmon Stew (Moqueca)

“Salmon stew based on Brazilian style moqueca fish stew. Salmon marinated in garlic, lime juice, paprika and cumin, the cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomato, cilantro, and coconut milk.”
6. Healthy Black Bean Soup

“This healthy Black Bean Soup recipe is a quick-to-make soup I’ve fallen in love with. Made with canned black beans, wholesome veggies, and delightfully savory flavors.”
7. Mushroom Barley Soup

This simple Mushroom Barley Soup is packed with healthy ingredients like barley, vegetables, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Easy to make from scratch and incredibly delicious.
11. 8-Minute Baked Flounder

This baked Flounder recipe is a quick sheet pan, healthy baked fish recipe, perfect for Lent, and packed with simple delicious flavor. Plu7s, it’s ready in under 15 minutes.
12. Spring Pea Orzo

“Slivered almonds add protein to this tasty vegetarian pasta. Add the dressing to the orzo when the pasta is still warm so it soaks up all of the delicious flavor.”
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You are rhe sweetest doll!! Thank you so much for all your hints and for our wonderful Lenten meal plan. We are all set!! Thank you for your dear and generous heart!!
Hi Sharon! You made my day! I’m so glad you found this helpful. I use it as a guide every year.