10 No-Meat Meals for Lent

Lent starts on Wednesday! Are you ready?

Hopefully you've prepared something to give up and/or something to do to prepare yourself for Jesus' resurrection. This is such an important part of Lent - fasting from the things that harm our relationship with Jesus and actively trying to do good.

While not the main point of this post, I do encourage you to think about giving up animal products for lent. As I've talked about before, removing animal products from your diet can do so many good things for your health. And, if you've thought that eating a plant-based diet would be too large of a sacrifice, consider removing animal products from your diet as a great sacrifice for Jesus. There's nothing like Divine motivation!!

No matter what you've decided to do for Lent, you're still going to need some meatless meals for Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. So I've compiled this list to help you out! There's nothing worse than scouring the internet last minute for a recipe. Planning ahead is the key to successful meat-free Fridays. What you'll find in this list is recipes that are no-meat and 100% whole food plant-based.

Let's jump in!

10 No-Meat Meals

1

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs by Robin and Ameera at Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures look absolutely delicious! They also include a recipe for chili sauce, perfect for pairing with vegan meatballs.

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2

Edamame Peanut Lettuce Wraps

Edamame Peanut Lettuce Wraps are a tasty plant-based meal prep - they are packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats for a balanced meal!

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3

Vegan Tacos with Tempeh and Black Beans

This recipe for Vegan Tacos is a quick and easy weeknight dinner for vegans and non-vegans alike. With plenty of taco flavor, these vegan tempeh tacos will not disappoint. Ready in just 20 minutes!

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4

Crispy Baked Tempeh

Crispy Baked Tempeh is marinated in a simple, spice-filled sauce and baked to a crispy perfection in the oven for a protein rich dinner. This easy tempeh recipe is ready in 30 minutes!

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5

Gluten-Free Baked Pinto Bean Taquitos

Ahh taquitos, they bring me back to childhood. Enjoy these Gluten-Free Baked Pinto Bean Taquitos from Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine.

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6

Ultimate Healthy Black Bean Burger

Robin and Ameera outdid themselves with this Ultimate Healthy Vegan Black Bean Burger. I could seriously devour this thing in 5 minutes.

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7

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Just because it's meatless doesn't mean you should have to do more dishes. Caitlin's of From My Bowl proves that point with her One Pot Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff.

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8

Easy Chickpea Scramble (Oil-Free)

This easy Chickpea Scramble makes an easy, satisfying, and delicious breakfast. It's a great vegan substitute for scrambled eggs and is packed with fiber and protein. Ready in just 15 minutes!

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9

Quick and Easy Sautéed Black Beans

These quick and easy sautéed black beans are a flavorful addition to any meal. These beans are ready in 10 minutes, using ingredients you already have in your pantry.

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10

Baked Vegetable Tots

Feeding picky eaters? Make these Kid-Friendly Baked Vegetable Tots by Sweet Simple Vegan. They are packed with veggies but your family will never know.

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I hope you enjoy these no-meat meals for Lent! Let me know if you make any of them and give the recipe author a shout out on social media!