Lovely Lenten Recipes - 27 recipes
40 days of seafood, pasta, veggies, and more! Key Ingredient has delicious and hearty meatless recipes for Lent that you and your family will love, so dig into some of our favorite Lenten recipes.
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Lemon-Ginger Fish
By á-174535
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 15
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cod or other firm white fish
- 2 small lemons
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
I like this zesty lemon-ginger fish when I need a light dinner option in a hurry
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Red Curry Vegetable Soup
By devogirl
Thai red curry paste provides the spicy base for this soup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 12 ounces (3-cups) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 4 large green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, such as Thai Kitchen
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15-ounce) petite diced tomatoes in juice
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cup (6-ounces) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Lobster Corn Chowder
By á-177220
Prepare this hearty chowder at the height of summer, when lobster and fresh corn are at their seasonal best
- STOCK:
- 3 (1.5-pound) cooked lobsters, cracked and split
- 3 ears corn
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, about 3/4 stick
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup dry white wine
- SOUP:
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 0.25-pound bacon, large-diced
- 2 cups large unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes, diced, about 2 medium
- 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped, about 2 onions
- 2 cups celery, diced, about 3 to 4 stalks
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream sherry
Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Sundried Tomatoes and Basil
By PineyCook
This shrimp dish boasts big and bold flavors with a creamy delicious sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes and spina...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 pound shrimp or prawns, peeled, tails on or off
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine, optional
- 5 ounces jarred sun-dried tomato strips in oil, drained
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup basil leaves, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoons of milk, optional
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Vegan Chickpea Mushroom Burgers with Mustard Green Pesto
By GuidingVegan
Try these delicious Vegan Chickpea Mushroom Burgers with Mustard Green Pesto at your next Barbeque or grilling summ...
- BURGERS:
- 1 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (buttons, portobello, shiitake)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (if canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- additional grapeseed oil for cooking
- PESTO:
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 4 cups packed mustard greens
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Baked Parmesan Tilapia
By shuber
Baked tilapia with a cheesey breadcrumb crust has the perfect blend of spices and is moist and delicious
- 2 pounds tilapia fillets
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ⁄3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 ⁄3 to 3⁄4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Vegetarian: Baked Portobello Parmesan
By á-3151
The whole purpose of this recipe was to come up with a variation that would require no frying and, if possible, use...
- 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced, divided
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
- 4 (5 to 6-inches wide) large stemmed portobello mushrooms, brushed clean
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup commercially prepared light tomato sauce
- nonstick cooking spray
Baked Tilapia with Garlic Butter
By kuca_murisa
This quick and easy Baked Tilapia with Garlic Butter recipe tastes delicious
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6-ounces each)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pinch dill weed or parsley, dried
- Paprika powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bubba Gump Coconut Shrimp
By MJH
Beer and pancake mix as a shrimp batter? Pure genius! These coconut shrimp are quick-fried to stay crispy on the ou...
- 1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
- 3/4 cup pancake mix
- 3/4 cup beer
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- Vegetable oil
Mini Tuna Appetizer Cakes
By HeatherS
Easy baked tuna cakes are perfect as appetizers, but perfect for a light dinner
- 1 package Stove Top Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 2 cans white tuna in water, drained, flaked
- 1 cup Kraft Creamy Mozzarella Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia
- 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip made with Olive Oil Spread, divided
- 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce
By GratefulSea
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Creamy Dijon-Caper Sauce is the perfect recipe for weeknight meals or dress this dish up ...
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks, about 0.75-inch thick
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 12-ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
Shrimp Hushpuppies
By dkanon
Hushpuppies are a popular side dish in the Southern tradition, But you can love them no matter where you live
- 7 ounces cooked shrimp
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup milk
- 1 whole egg
- 1 whole small vidalia onion, minced
- 3 whole celery stalks minced
- 1/4 cup chives, minced
- Oil, for frying
General Tso's Chick Peas, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
By blum099
General Tso's Chickpeas are flavorful, delicious, and filled with all the Asian-inspired flavors that you love, but...
- MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos or coconut aminos (soy-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 spring onions, sliced (white parts, save green for garnish)
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar, or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetarian Wild Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Shepherd’s Pies
By á-3151
Shepherd's pie is the perfect way to eat your veggies
- FILLING:
- 3 pounds Yellow Finn or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoon chopped chives
- 5 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing rings
- 2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced, cups
- 3 medium portobello mushroom caps
- 1 1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, thyme, oregano, and/or sage
Guinness-Glazed Halibut
By á-174535
Guinness-Glazed Halibut is the sweet and savory full meal the whole family will love
- 2 (12-ounce) bottles Guinness Stout
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt to taste
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets
- 4 large carrots, cut into 2x1/2-inch sticks
- extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- freshly ground pepper to taste
More Lent recipes
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Spicy Southwest-Style Louis Kemp...
- 1 (16-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, just the green ends, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- Fresh lime wedges to garnish
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Fish Cakes
- 1 (6-ounce) package Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Kraft Real Mayo Mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 (5 or 6 ounce) cans fish; pick from crab, tuna, salmon or other
- 2 tablespoons Clausen Sweet Pickle Relish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice,
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
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Grilled Halibut with Lemon-Basil...
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced or 3 teaspoons dried
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 4 (5-6 ounce) halibut steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
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Chia-Crusted Oven-Roasted Tuna...
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- CHIA CRUSTED TUNA:
- 2 (5-ounces) fresh or frozen tuna fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
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Vegan Portobello and Poblano...
- QUESO SAUCE:
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large diced yellow onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, diced
- 2 yellow zucchini, diced
- sea salt to taste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 2 diced yellow squash
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of cayenne
- AVOCADO SAUCE:
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- green onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to taste
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Zesty Salmon Burgers with Dill...
- 1 1/4 pounds thick cut salmon filet, skin on
- 1/2 cup Farmer’s Garden® by Vlasic® dill pickles (include a few of the other pickled vegetables in the jar as well as the pickled cucumbers), diced fine
- 1/4 pound raw shrimp, diced very fine
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup shallots, diced fine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup dry potato flakes
- 8 sesame seed burger rolls
- Lettuce for sandwiches
- Tomato slices for sandwiches
- Additional Vlasic Farmer’s Garden dill pickles to serve on the side
- Vegetable oil for brushing grill pan
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Vlasic Farmer’s Garden dill pickles
- 2 teaspoons finely minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
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Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja
- SOFRITO:
- 6 large Portobello mushroom caps
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1/2 cup sofrito, see recipe below
- 8 to 10 stuffed pimento olives, alcaparrado or other green olives
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegan, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced, mix colors if possible
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium green pepper, cubanelle, or frying pepper
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 ajices dulce, optional
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 red bell peppers, chopped
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Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok...
- 1 cup bulgur
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 heads baby bok choy, about 1/2 pound total, quartered lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut, striped bass, or cod fillets
- 1 fresh Fresno red chili, sliced
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Shrimp & Corn Chowder
- 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, mini diced (not peeled)
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
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Broiled Cod Recipe
- 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 2 teaspoons butter
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Vegan Pad Thai Spring Rolls
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 1 (14-ounce) extra firm tofu
- 8 ounces white or brown rice noodles, about 1 cup
- 8 to 10 white or brown rice spring roll papers
- 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro
- SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce, plus more for tofu
- 3-4 tablespoons coconut sugar or maple syrup or sub brown sugar or honey if not vegan
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, plus more for tofu
- FOR SERVING:
- Peanut Sauce / Almond Sauce / Cashew Sauce
- Sriracha
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Lemon Salmon - Instant Pot
- 3 to 4 wild sockeye salmon fillets (the largest one was about 1″ thick)
- 2 lemons, juice one and slice the other one
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Nanami Togarashi (assorted chili pepper)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup water
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