33/35
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I’m invited to a potluck, I easily double or triple this healthy Moroccan chickpea stew to treat the crowd to an exotic dish of enticing, bold flavors. —Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 217 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 7g protein.
This nourishing soup, which comes together in just a half hour, is packed with vibrant spices, butternut squash and chickpeas. To make this stew in a slow cooker, start by sauteing the vegetables on the stove with the spices, then add everything into the slow cooker and let it cook for about four hours.
34/35
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is warm and satisfying. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in the colorful dish. —Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 459 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
Jazz up packaged cheese tortellini with a silky tomato cream sauce and frozen spinach. If you don’t have time to make the entire sauce from scratch, opt for the best jarred tomato sauce you can get your hands on.
35/35
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this lasagna one day and haven’t made another type since. We love it! —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 291 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
You won’t want to waste a single ounce of this cheesy vegetarian baked pasta, so make sure you know how to freeze lasagna the right way. This recipe calls for no-cook lasagna noodles, which makes layering it even easier.
Lent Recipes FAQ
What can I eat during Lent?
Specific Lent dietary restrictions vary among faiths. Both Orthodox and Catholic traditions involve limiting meat, with the latter only avoiding meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays. Some people give up meat for the entirety of Lent, while others choose a different kind of treat to abstain from during Lent, like candy or junk food.
What are good recipes to eat on Fridays during Lent?
Fish is a popular go-to when you’re abstaining from meat. Friday fish frys are common at Midwestern restaurants. If you aren’t a big seafood fan, there are lots of protein-rich vegetarian dinners, such as bean burritos, lentil stew and mushroom pizza.
How can I make filling meatless meals for Lent?
There are plenty of filling plant-based ingredients that are packed with protein, fiber and fats that will satisfy everyone at your table. Opt for meals with lentils, canned beans, creamy avocado, seafood and meat substitutes, like tofu and tempeh. For something a little more indulgent, any cheese-heavy vegetarian casseroles or baked pastas should fill you up.
