Elizabeth Varga

As a vegan Catholic, during Lent I take an approach to plant-based cooking that is simple and modest. But vegan recipes can also be incredibly indulgent and celebratory — when Lent is over, and the church is feasting.

This lo mein is a Chinese tossed noodle dish made vegan and gluten-free. A simple mixture of spaghetti noodles, tofu and vegetables, the dish is flavorful and packed with veggies.

This salad has a spinach base and a mushroom-tempeh teriyaki topping. It's not your typical boring salad — it has tons of flavor, protein, veggies and fiber.

Crisp up some chickpeas in your air fryer or oven, then stuff them into baked sweet potatoes and add your favorite toppings. These stuffed sweet potatoes are fun to make and easy to customize for different preferences.

You won’t miss the dairy in this plant-based broccoli cheddar soup — it's still creamy and delicious. Plus, it's made with whole food ingredients and ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan mushroom tempeh fajitas are filled with flavorful spices and colorful vegetables. These fajitas are the perfect meatless dinner recipe!

Vegan mushroom lentil stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that's ready in just 40 minutes. Made with lentils, mushrooms, carrots and some spices, this dish is simple yet still packed with protein and fiber.

This broccoli chickpea curry is perfect for curry beginners. It’s a mixture of broccoli, chickpeas, coconut milk and curry spice. Make it in 30 minutes for an easy dinner.

A simple yet flavorful recipe, cinnamon pear walnut oatmeal is packed with fiber and healthy fats. This satisfying plant-based breakfast is quick and easy to make.

This vegetable-forward version of traditional stuffed peppers uses tempeh (a block of soybeans) to replace the beef and cauliflower rice as a sub for white rice.

This is a traditional potato leek soup, but without the dairy. It’s a hearty soup that will keep you warm and satisfied, with only six ingredients.

Prep kale, butternut squash, buckwheat (or grain of your choice), tofu and miso sauce ahead of time for a 5-minute assembly.

Tofu scramble is a great high-protein breakfast. Bonus: It takes less than 15 minutes to make from start to finish.

Spiced with delicious taco seasonings, these red lentils are an alternative to ground meat. Whip up these gluten-free, vegan tacos in just 20 minutes!

Overnight oats are a great option if you want to meal prep. Make them plant-based with non-dairy milk, vegan protein powder and fruit.