10 easy and cheap Lent meals

Enjoy Lent with these incredible recipes that you can make with little effort, plus they are made with economical and easy-to-find ingredients. We know that sometimes it can be challenging to come up with ideas for meals during this season, which is why we help you with these 10 delicious and easy Lent meals that won’t break the bank.

10 easy and cheap Lent meals

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Cauliflower Patties in Pasilla SauceEnjoy these cauliflower patties with cheese accompanied by a cooked pasilla sauce that gives them even more flavor. This easy recipe is ideal for meatless Mondays or any day when you're looking to eat more vegetables.View recipe
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Russian Salad Cake with ChickenTo innovate this Lent, prepare this Russian salad recipe and turn it into a Russian salad cake. This salad is easy to prepare, as you just need to cook some ingredients and then mix them.View recipe
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Wrapped FishThis wrapped fish recipe is an ideal way to eat healthy protein, with an easy and delicious preparation. This Lent meal is wrapped in hoja santa, giving it an incredible flavor.View recipe
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Fish MixioteThis different version of mixiote preparation has all the flavor of the sauce with the most exquisite chiles and classic Mexican spices. This mixiote is healthy, easy to prepare, and full of flavor.View recipe
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Crispy Tuna Tacos with Xnipec SauceEnjoy these crispy tacos with a spectacular filling of pibil-style tuna, over a sauce of roasted tomatoes, accompanied by a spicy xnipec sauce; you simply won’t be able to resist.View recipe
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Easy RatatouilleLent is the ideal season to prepare this French dish, as it not only contains no meat, but you can enjoy the delicious mix of vegetables and it will be ready in less than half an hour.View recipe
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Spring Pasta with TunaMaking this spring pasta with tuna can be the most practical way to have a complete meal in just a few steps, as this dish contains vegetables, cereal, and the protein of tuna. Plus, it’s a colorful pasta full of flavor based on vegetables and canned tuna, which will be ideal for the whole family.View recipe
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Vegetable Patties with Squash Blossom SaucePotato patties are a classic, so we’ve leveled these up with carrot and zucchini. Prepare this recipe for vegetable patties drenched in a creamy squash blossom sauce and accompanied by panela cheese.View recipe
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Egg and Surimi SaladTo make an easy salad, prepare this recipe with eggs stuffed with surimi and breaded, a fresh and delicious dish for hot days or perfect for Lent. Don’t miss the chance to try these tasty breaded eggs!View recipe
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Battered FishThese battered fish are the homemade version of those we find at market stalls in Mexico City. Prepare them for this Lent and accompany them with various sides, such as rice, coleslaw, or lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.What are you most craving from all these Lent meals?View recipe