Help Me Get Through Lent - Meals

**AmyBoz** · 03-07-2011, 01:58 PM

So, Dh follows the no meat on Fridays rule of Lent. However, I don't have a lot of meatless dishes in my repertoire. I think I'll have a mutiny if I do mac and cheese every Friday.

Any EASY meatless ideas for me? Ease is key, as I've got a newborn. Also, no seafood...allergies.

I'd appreciate any ideas!!!

**Ceashels** · 03-07-2011, 02:11 PM

Rachel Ray's Mexican Lasagna..... Mexican Lasagna Recipe : Rachael Ray : Food Network

I've made it without meat or have substituted another can of beans for the meat. I've also used pre-made taco seasoning in place of the seasonings she lists. It also freezes very well.

**zakity** · 03-07-2011, 02:46 PM

What about scrambled eggs or a fritata? Hmmm, or do eggs count as meat?

**AmyBoz** · 03-07-2011, 02:53 PM

He's not a fan of breakfast for dinner. He believes breakfast is for morning only. HOWEVER...if I'm cooking, we'll have at least one breakfast for dinner Friday in Lent.

**IntlMom** · 03-07-2011, 02:54 PM

baked potatoes with toppings
(veg chili, brocolli, cheese, bacon~or not~) etc.....

**IntlMom** · 03-07-2011, 02:56 PM

spinach manicotti...my whole family loves this one!
spegetti w/sauce (no meat)
veg quiche
I'll give more as I think of them

**Neeley** · 03-07-2011, 02:58 PM

I got this recipe from YankeeMom. Made it this past week and it was de-lish!!! As yummy as it was the first night, it was even better the next day. As you can see it is very easy to make, too.

Spinach Pasta

1lb Penne Pasta (or Ziti or other tube pasta), cooked according to pkg directions
1lb frozen chopped spinach
2 cups half & half
4T butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (not the green can)
garlic pepper seasoning

Season spinach w/ garlic-pepper seasoning and heat in microwave until hot.

Meanwhile, melt butter and add half & half. Heat over medium high, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly. Do NOT let boil. Add Parmesan cheese & stir until melted. Add seasoned spinach to cheese sauce. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir slightly.

**IntlMom** · 03-07-2011, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Neeley

I got this recipe from YankeeMom. Made it this past week and it was de-lish!!! As yummy as it was the first night, it was even better the next day. As you can see it is very easy to make, too.

Spinach Pasta

1lb Penne Pasta (or Ziti or other tube pasta), cooked according to pkg directions
1lb frozen chopped spinach
2 cups half & half
4T butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (not the green can)
garlic pepper seasoning

Season spinach w/ garlic-pepper seasoning and heat in microwave until hot.

Meanwhile, melt butter and add half & half. Heat over medium high, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly. Do NOT let boil. Add Parmesan cheese & stir until melted. Add seasoned spinach to cheese sauce. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir slightly.

mmmmm... this looks de-lish (minus the half and half, however...)
anything from Heather is GREAT!!!!

**Neeley** · 03-07-2011, 03:08 PM

Another I do with or without meat is...

5 or 6 cups cooked rice
1 large can cream of mushroom, chicken or celery soup
8 oz shredded cheese (any kind)
1 can of corn, drained
2 cups or so of cooked broccoli and/or cauliflower

Mix all in a casserole dish.

Crush one sleeve of Ritz (or store brand Ritz style) crackers and sprinkle over top. Drizzle a couple of table spoons of melted butter over the crackers.

Put in a 350* pre-heated over for about ten or so minutes, just until everything is warm.

Salt and pepper to taste before serving.

I add different veggies and swap out various cheese (or leave out the cheese all together sometimes) depending on what I have in the fridge or cabinets. When we do eat it with meat, I mix in cooked chicken chunks, pork chops or a couple of cans of tuna.

This is my "clean out the fridge" meal. When I have a little of this and a little of that, I add it to the rice and soup mix and it is so good. But, I am a fan of most things fattening and creamy.

**MsMarieH** · 03-07-2011, 03:43 PM

Are your allergies to all seafood or maybe just shellfish? Is tuna casserole an option?

Lasagna roll ups, black bean tostadas, tortellini vegetable soup, baked mostaciolli, spaghetti with marinara sauce, fettucine alfredo with mushrooms, caesar salad, grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup...

**Neeley** · 03-07-2011, 03:54 PM

Veggie Crock Pot Soup

Couple of bags of mixed veggies
An onion or two, chopped up
Five or six potatoes cut into chunks
A can of diced tomatoes
Put all in crock pot and then add enough chicken broth/stock or water with bullion cubes to fill crock pot 3/4 full.
Cook on high or medium high until potatoes are cooked through.

**McD** · 03-07-2011, 04:27 PM

I'm making these tonight: Bean Burritos Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

**shoiji** · 03-07-2011, 04:31 PM

bean burritos, bean tacos, refried beans, pizza, meatless spaghetti and sauce, baked ziti, quassedillas, veggie burgers, pad thai, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

**AmyBoz** · 03-07-2011, 05:02 PM

Okay, these are awesome ideas! Thank you all so much!!!

**Maine Girl** · 03-07-2011, 05:11 PM

Amy,

If you look up Rachael Ray's 30 minute meals she has a italian veggie stew that is awesome. Also could you do a homemade veggie pizza or grilled cheese and tomato soup