Recipes for Lent

meat free meals

According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu! If you’re giving up meat for Lent or just on Fridays, The Budget Diet girl is a vegetarian, so I have plenty … Read more

Portobello Mushroom Tacos

lenten recipes

If you’ve never tried Portobello Mushrooms, they’re a hearty and healthy substitute for meat. Portobello Mushroom Tacos are your answer for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner.  

Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

recipes for lent

Chuy’s is one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants, and I’ve been missing their Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas ever since we moved! My solution? Create my own recipe, and I can proudly say they’re as good as Chuy’s!

Pesto Pasta with Cannellini Beans

lenten recipes

If you’re a vegetarian or if you like to incorporate a few vegetarian meals in your menu…Pesto Pasta with White Beans is packed with protein and fiber, and it’s sure to please the entire family. It’s also an ideal no-meat recipe for Lent. If you want to sneak in a few veggies stir in lightly … Read more

Mexican Pasta

lenten recipes

With just 4 ingredients, you’ll have this family friendly vegetarian dinner on the table in no time! Why don’t you serve it on a Friday during Lent?  

Cooking with Veggie Meat

vegetarian burger taste test

According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu. Check out the results of my vegetarian burger taste test. Meat free doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to Whole Foods … Read more

Mexican Pizza

mexican pizza

California Pizza Kitchen’s Tostada Pizza was my inspiration for this recipe, and you can make it for a fraction of the cost! Add this recipe to your vegetarian collection or try it on a Friday during Lent. The Budget Diet’s Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe – it makes a big batch and costs pennies to make, … Read more

Spinach Enchiladas

vegetarian recipe for lent

Spinach Enchiladas are a filling vegetarian entree that will have meat lovers asking for the recipe! Try Spinach Enchiladas for your next meatless meal – it’s the perfect recipe for Lent. Serve with rice and beans or The Budget Diet’s Southwest Salad (see the recipe index on the left side of this page).