Craving flavor-packed meatless meals this Lent? From easy pasta and rice dishes to mouthwatering curries, stir-fries, and spicy tacos, these recipes are quick, effortless, and full of vibrant veggies and plant-based protein. Whether you're in the mood for savory Italian-inspired dishes or tasty Asian stir-fries, these 30-minute weeknight meals will keep your taste buds satisfied without the hassle. Perfect for busy nights, these tasty dinners are sure to become your new go-to for Lent!
5 Ingredient Alfredo
Alfredo Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, indulgent pasta dinner that’s lighter than traditional Alfredo—No cream!
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Potato Tacos
 Potato Tacos are a quick, mega flavorful, and satisfying 30-minute vegetarian dinner. Tender, skillet-cooked potatoes seasoned with bold Mexican spices are topped with a creamy sauce and fresh pico de Gallo.
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Garlic butter Ramen Noodles
This Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles is so simple and easy, yet crazy good and ready in under 10 minutes. It's the perfect dish that both kids and adults will devour!
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Kale Dal Curry
This Indian Dal is packed with Kale! It is full of flavor, cozy, nourishing and immensely satisfying. It is a fantastic way to incorporate a lot of kale; even kale haters won't mind eating it. Swap kale for spinach or make it on the stovetop.
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Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower
 Roasted Cauliflower and Cashews with a lip-smacking sweet and spicy sriracha-soy sauce! Serve it over rice for an easy vegetarian dinner!
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Cheesy Baked Ravioli Pasta
Cheesy Baked Ravioli is the easiest pasta casserole for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients!
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5-Ingredient BBQ Noodles
5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen Noodles is a quick and easy meal ready in under 10 minutes. This simple dish is versatile—add your favorite protein and veggies to make it a complete, satisfying meal!
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Dinner Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with all the flavors of a classic pizza! Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup! Mix in your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!
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Chickpeas and Beet Curry
This Beet Curry with chickpeas tastes so good that it will leave you amazed and craving more. It is pretty in pink, healthy and made in the instant pot in about 30 minutes.
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Creamy Instant Pot Pasta
Creamy Pasta comes together with just 5 ingredients! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. You’ll have a restaurant-quality, luscious pasta dinner with minimal effort!
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Teriyaki Tofu
This Teriyaki Tofu has a crispy exterior with a creamy, tender interior. It is outrageously delicious and is ready in about 30 minutes. Plus, the homemade teriyaki sauce is better than takeout! No need to press the tofu!
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying! With just 7 basic ingredients, this instant pot pasta is ready in just 20 minutes. There's no stock or broth!
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Garlic Fried Rice
This Garlic Fried Rice is bursting with fragrant, crispy garlic and is ready in under 20 minutes. Made using leftover rice, it makes a quick and easy side dish for any meal - Restaurant quality!
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Instant Pot Pesto Pasta
This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying. Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for a quick 20-minute dinner.
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Mexican Style Chickpeas
This Mexican Style Chickpeas is an all-purpose recipe for filling tacos, topping salads, wrapping in lettuce, layering over nachos or making a vegetarian burrito bowl. Reader-beloved recipe - ready in under 15 minutes!
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Spicy Kale Pasta
Spicy Kale Pasta is a quick dinner in 20 minutes! This vegetarian dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, and the fiery tomato sauce packs a punch!
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Mushroom Fried Rice
This Mushroom Fried Rice is garlicky, buttery, irresistible, and ready in under 20 minutes. I take the classic fried rice recipe and enhance it with a generous dose of garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and rich buttery goodness.
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Chickpeas Burrito Bowl
This Chickpeas Burrito Bowl are loaded with mega-flavorful 15 minute Mexican chickpeas, cilantro lime rice, and all the best burrito bowl toppings. Skip the takeout and make these easy vegetarian burrito bowls that you’ll want to make on repeat!
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Mushroom Tomato Sandwich
This Mushroom Sandwich features sautéed mushrooms seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, all smothered in glorious, gooey cheese. This easy vegetarian sandwich is ready in under 20 minutes!
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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
This Crispy Eggplant Parmesan has a superior crunch exterior, with a soft and tender interior - all without frying. It is exceptionally flavorful, super fast, healthy, and comes together in 30 minutes, from start to finish - Absolutely delicious!
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Ultra Creamy Mac and Cheese
This Mac and Cheese is outrageously creamy, smooth and cheesy! Made in the stovetop using 5 main ingredients, it is the easiest and comforting weeknight dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes.
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Zucchini and Quinoa Fritters
These Zucchini Fritters are naturally gluten-free and amazingly healthy. I swapped regular flour with almond flour and added quinoa to the mix—the result is soft, tender and absolutely tasty!
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Butter Chickpeas Curry
Butter Chickpeas Curry is a vegetarian version of the classic Butter Chicken. An easy, loaded with flavor, butter chickpea curry will rival any butter chicken that you have ever tasted!!! A must try recipe!
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