These dietary Lent recipes range from meatless veggie burgers to superfood desserts that are both healthy and delicious. Whether you're religious or not, Lent is a good time to give up caloric food or drink indulgences.
From meat-free living to a rationed alcohol intake, many are gearing up for Easter by giving up some of their favorite food vices. Lent recipes don't need to be tasteless thanks to these winning meal and snack ideas.
Recipes like avocado egg appetizers and citrus-infused bruschetta bites are delicious while ensuring that one is getting their daily protein intake. Other meatless recipes from this list include superfood pizza pies that are garnished with avocado and artichoke along with arugula salads that are refreshing and light.
If you're looking to cut down on your alcohol intake but aren't ready to go cold turkey, try a carved cucumber shot glass or a boozy vegetable popsicle.
35 Dietary Lent Recipes
From Healthy Superfood Desserts to Seasoned Veggie Burger Sandwiches:
Jana Pijak — Mar 4, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Edible Shot Glasses
The Cucumber Gimlet Shots Offers the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink
34
Sushi-Inspired Vegetarian Snacks
Cucumber Feta Rolls are a Quick Treat to Whip Up for Guests
33
Broccoli-Based Dips
This 'Broccomole' Vegetable Dip is a Low-Fat Alternative to Guacamole
32
Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
31
Dessert Superfood Snacks
Sneaky Protein Bars Turn Indulgent Flavors into Healthy Snacks
30
Futuristic Food Hybrids
Brusselkale is the Most Super of All the Superfoods
29
Raw Dessert Reinterpretations
Golubka’s ‘Avocado Truffles’ Rework Saccharine Rec
28
Healthy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Will Excite and Satisfy Hunger
27
Algae Snack Bars
This Green Snack Bar is Made with Superfoods Like Spirulina
26
Stuffed Superfood Potatoes
The Kitchn's Superfood Baked Potato is Filled with Healthy Goodness
25
Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
The Make the Best of Everything Sub Recipe is Great for Snacking
24
Healthy Tortilla Brunches
Joy the Baker's 'Breakfast Nachos' are a Nutritious Morning Meal
23
Superfood Fudge Bars
This Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe Blends Health & Indulgence
22
Superfood Cranberry Bruschetta
This MorningStar Farms Recipe Uses Roasted Garlic and Quinoa Burger
21
Avocado Egg Appetizers
The Reluctant Gourmet's Guacamole Deviled Eggs Recipe is Health-Conscious
20
Citrusy Avocado Bruschetta
This Refreshing Bruschetta Recipe Also Incorporates Grapefruit
19
Salmon-Infused Sushi Salads
This Cook Kosher Recipe Offers a Bizarre Take on a Japanese Classic
18
Fruit-Encased Salads
The Smitten Kitchen Avocado Cups are Made of Green Produce
17
Healthy Superfood Yogurts
Chobani's Greek Yogurt and Oats Range Features a New Ancient Grain Blend
16
Nutty Superfood Spreads
New York Superfoods' Healthy Peanut Butter Includes Crunchy Chia Seeds
15
Citrusy Guacamole Recipes
This Delicious Recipe for Guacamole Also Incorporates Grapefruit
14
Thin Crust Brunch Dishes
Cupcakes and Cashmere’s ‘Breakfast Pizza’ Recipe
13
Southwestern Veggie Burgers
This Quinoa Burger Patty is Tasty and Good for You
12
Boozy Cucumber Popsicles
These Refreshing Cucumber Popsicles are Infused with Ginger and Gin
11
Stacked Antipasti Sandwiches
The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Recipe Includes Appetizers
10
Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
9
Blended Superfood Oils
Coromega's 'Be Bright' Combines a Number of Super Healthy Oils
8
Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
7
Fruity Superfood Desserts
This Apple Quinoa Cake is Tasty, Spicy and Enriched with Protein
6
Fresh Superfood Pizzas
This Healthy Homemade Pizza Recipe is Vegan and Gluten-Free
5
Autumnal Homemade Hummus
This Sweet Potato Hummus Dip is Perfect for a Thanksgiving-Themed Snack
4
Bite-Sized Tofu Cakes
Herbed Tofu Cakes are a Great Way to Start a Healthy Diet
3
Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
I am a Food Blog's Pea and Avocado Pizza is a Twist on an Old Favorite
2
Unexpected Artichoke Appetizers
This Savory Artichoke Dip Recipe Includes Sun-Dried Tomato
1
Cold Creamy Potages
The Avocado Soup with Sweet Corn and Bacon is Served Chilled
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