Lenten dishes
Classic horseradish gravy without cooking for the winter
Try classic khrenovina—a spicy, no-cook appetizer made with tomatoes, horseradish, and garlic, perfect for a winter meal!
Buckwheat porridge with cabbage and onions
For lunch or dinner, prepare an unusual hybrid of two very popular, tasty and healthy dishes – buckwheat porridge and stewed cabbage.
Korean-style cucumbers
Spicy Korean appetizers are loved and appreciated not only in the East but all over the world. Their recipes are no secret, so there's no need to rush to the market; these appetizers are easy to make at home. Korean cucumbers aren't as well-known as carrots or eggplants, but they're a delicious dish, both spicy and refreshing.
Classic potato pancakes
"Potato pancakes – a golden-crisp crust and tender, aromatic interior – create the cozy taste of a homemade treat." "Treat yourself to potato pancakes made according to a traditional recipe, with the perfect combination of simplicity and rich flavor."
Zucchini fritters
Make these delicious vegan zucchini pancakes with chickpea and flaxseed flour for breakfast or dinner.
Fried potatoes in a frying pan
Fried Potatoes: A Simple Recipe with a Crispy Skin. Learn how to make perfect fried potatoes—golden, flavorful, and tender inside—in just a few steps.
Buckwheat meatballs with mushrooms
Include these delicious and healthy buckwheat and mushroom meatballs in your Lenten menu; they're just as good as meatballs.
Classic ratatouille in the oven
This dish's name is familiar to everyone from the famous cartoon, but it became famous much earlier. Try it!
Pancakes with mineral water
Make thin and airy pancakes with sparkling water – they will delight you with their delicate taste and ease of preparation!
Recipe for "Buckwheat porridge with mushrooms"
Prepare a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish for lunch or dinner – buckwheat porridge with mushrooms.
Lentil cutlets
Make these super-healthy vegetarian lentil cutlets. Even if your family isn't vegan, they'll love this dish too!
Cabbage with rice Lahanarizo
Prepare for yourself and your family one of the favorite dishes of Greek cuisine during Lent, not as well known as Italian risotto, but no less delicious.
Classic Vinaigrette with Peas
Classic vinaigrette with peas is a vibrant, delicious, and nutritious dish that's perfect for any table. The combination of beets, potatoes, carrots, and green peas creates a harmonious blend of flavors that everyone will love. Try this simple and healthy recipe and add a touch of tradition to your menu!
How to cook rice as a side dish
Cooked rice is the base for many dishes and easily absorbs the aromas and flavors of spices and sauces.
Healthy Apple Cookies Recipe
These aromatic and healthy cookies made from oatmeal, apples, dried fruits, and nuts are perfect for a healthy snack or tea party.
Crispy baked potatoes in the oven
Immerse yourself in a world of aroma and flavor with crispy oven-baked potatoes! This simple and delicious recipe will give you a golden crust on the outside and a tender texture on the inside.
Red fish soup
Prepare a very simple, yet flavorful and rich fish soup from salmon, trout, or pink salmon – just like you would in a pot over a fire!
Lenten borscht
Enjoy this delicious and healthy vegan borscht during Lent or a fasting day, which is just as good as the regular kind.
Cabbage and carrot salad
Make a simple, yet refreshing and crispy cabbage and carrot salad just like in the cafeteria, but in your own kitchen!
Brush Salad
This delicious, healthy, low-calorie, and refreshing salad, made with the most popular winter and early spring fruits and vegetables, dressed with vegetable oil and lemon juice, will appeal to vegans, dieters, and those observing a strict fast.
Fried tofu with vegetables
This delicious and nutritious stir-fried tofu appetizer with vegetables and shiitake mushrooms makes a great healthy snack.
Lentil and mushroom salad
Treat yourself to a hearty fitness salad that will fill you up, even if you're vegan or observing a strict fast.
Classic fish soup
Make classic fish soup without the hassle and fuss, using the simplest recipe—because delicious doesn't mean complicated!
Mexican Rice with Black Beans
Try this spicy rice with black beans, corn and vegetables, infused with the aromas of the seasonings.
Mushroom soup with champignons and potatoes
Champignon soup is a classic soup for the modern urban mushroom lover. Make this simple and delicious dish.
Stewed vegetables with chickpeas
Protein-rich chickpeas are a great meat substitute for vegetarians. We suggest making a quick and delicious vegetable lunch with chickpeas.
Lenten charlotte
Classic charlotte is forbidden during Lent, but there's a Lenten version of this pastry. Lenten charlotte is possible and delicious!
Lentil Curry with Spinach
Try this spicy Indian red lentil curry with spinach, perfect even for vegans.
Vegan Tofu and Broccoli Dinner
This high-protein, delicious tofu and broccoli lunch with aromatic Asian-inspired seasonings will delight any vegan!
Baked pumpkin pieces in the oven
Even a beginner can prepare this delicious and very healthy baked pumpkin without the slightest effort.
Vegan White Bean and Potato Stew
This thick and flavorful soup-stew made with potatoes and protein-rich beans is a great first and second course for those who don't eat meat.
Classic vegetable soup
This delicious and low-calorie vegetable soup is perfect for those looking to lose extra pounds, as well as vegetarians.
Classic soup with dried porcini mushrooms
Even in the cold winter, this aromatic soup with dried mushrooms will remind you of the generous summer and golden autumn, warming your body and soul!
Lenten Zebra Pie
Decorate your Lenten table with a beautiful and delicious pie without sour cream, kefir, or eggs – satisfaction guaranteed!
Heihe Salad
Make this simple yet vibrant and delicious vegetarian salad with a traditional Asian twist.
Raw pumpkin spaghetti
Try this delicious and healthy pumpkin "spaghetti" with a sweet fruit sauce, no cooking, no animal products.
Mediterranean bean soup
Try this flavorful, low-calorie, and super healthy vegan Mediterranean-style bean and vegetable soup.
Tomato soup made from fresh tomatoes
Bring a touch of Mediterranean summer into your home with this classic Italian tomato soup.
Light vegetable soup without meat
Make this simple and nutritious vegetable soup, perfect for vegetarians and those who follow a healthy diet.
Rice and potato cutlets
Make these hearty, golden-brown potato, rice, and carrot patties. They're meatless and eggless, but they make a great lunch!
Lenten mayonnaise
Don't give up mayonnaise in your dishes during Lent and don't search the shelves for Lenten options – this sauce is easy and simple to make yourself.
Sabji is an Indian vegetable stew.
If vegetable stews seem boring to you, try Indian Sabji, which simply melts in your mouth and delights with its richness of color and flavor!
Sauerkraut soup with mushrooms
Try this winter Lenten cabbage soup with mushrooms, based on our great-grandmothers' recipe – it will warm you up on a cold winter day!
Fish casserole with potatoes in the oven
Try this simple yet delicious fish casserole with vegetables and sour cream – perfect for fish lovers.
Szechuan beans
Green beans are a familiar dish. But even this simple dish can be given a touch of Eastern exoticism!
Chickpea stew with vegetables
Make this nutritious and delicious dish with protein-rich chickpeas and vegetables, garlic and hot peppers.
Simple pasta with tomato sauce
Prepare regular pasta the way they do it in Italy – drenched in a fragrant homemade sauce!
Vegetable and bean stew
Prepare this delicious, healthy and low-calorie dish, rich in plant-based protein, which is essential for vegetarians.
Green beans with potatoes
Vegan doesn't mean bland and tasteless—quite the opposite! Try green beans with potatoes, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings.
Mediterranean Lentils with Rice
The harmonious combination of proteins and carbohydrates in this hearty and delicious oriental dish will fill you with energy for a long time.
Lentils with spinach
Try a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish of lentils and spinach, rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Lentils are a legume especially popular in Asia, rich in phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. They are especially beneficial for diabetics, those with heart disease, and those who are overweight. Spinach is equally beneficial. The subtle flavor of these ingredients comes alive when combined with a selection of classic Eastern spices.
Carrot soup
This very simple and vitamin-rich soup can be made every day without any fuss. Even a beginner can make this delicate and very healthy carrot soup with a minimum of ingredients. Carrots, in addition to vitamin A, contain many other beneficial nutrients, making this soup ideal for baby food. The vegetable broth for the soup can be made from homemade bouillon cubes, or you can buy pre-made.
Eggplants with stewed vegetables
Prepare a delicious dish of fried eggplant and vegetables, ideal for vegetarians and health-conscious eaters.
Herring under a fur coat without the herring
This salad is a great alternative to the traditional "herring under a fur coat." Seaweed is used instead of fish, making the dish vegetarian and no less delicious. It's an ideal choice for those following a Lenten diet or simply looking for a new take on a favorite dish. This version is perfect for a holiday table.
Olivier salad with squid
This recipe is a modern take on the classic Russian Olivier salad. Instead of traditional meat or sausage, we use tender squid, which gives the dish a unique seafood flavor and makes it perfect for a holiday table. It's a great way to surprise guests and add a twist to a familiar dish.
Vegetarian Olivier salad without sausage
This vegetarian salad is a modern take on the legendary Olivier salad, a symbol of holiday tables around the world. Unlike the traditional version, which relies on meat or sausage, this recipe offers a rich flavor thanks to vegetables and plant-based ingredients. It's ideal for those following a plant-based diet, as well as for those looking to add variety to their usual menu. The dish retains all the tenderness and harmony of flavors, making it a versatile addition to any feast.
Lenten Olivier salad with mushrooms
This recipe is a vegetarian version of the famous Russian Olivier salad. Instead of meat and sausage, it uses sautéed champignons, which imparts a rich mushroom flavor. This salad is perfect for Lenten meals or for those who prefer a light and healthy meal.
Lenten pancakes with water, no eggs or milk
Make lean pancakes with water—they're tender, elastic, and perfect for any breakfast. This simple recipe, without eggs or milk, guarantees success, even for a novice cook. Serve with sour cream or jam.
Korean cabbage
Korean-style cabbage is a spicy, crunchy appetizer made with white cabbage and carrots in a spicy marinade. It's made by mixing the vegetables with a vinegar-sugar dressing and aromatic oil with garlic and spices (coriander, black pepper, chili, turmeric), then marinated in the refrigerator—the result is a piquant dish with a rich flavor.
A Lenten menu is an opportunity to diversify your diet with healthy and delicious dishes. In this category, you'll find simple Lenten recipes for every day using readily available ingredients. We've compiled the best ideas for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that are perfect for Lenten times. Lenten food can be not only healthy but also delicious! Try our dishes and see how simple, healthy, and delicious a Lenten menu is. Looking for inspiration? Start with our recipes!