Mexican Lent Recipes

Growing up Catholic, Fridays meant Meatless Fridays even when it wasn’t the Lenten season. If you are looking for Mexican Lent recipes, I’ve got you covered! Enjoy my Mexican Lentil Soup or the best Frijoles de la Olla among others.

two shrimp tortas on a black plate

Spicy Shrimp Tortas

Tuna Patties

Orange, Avocado and Mango Salsa

Chipotle Shrimp Penne on a white plate with a red cloth napkin and fork

Chipotle Shrimp Penne

Mom’s Best Tuna Salad

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls

Sopa de Fideo + Video

beer battered baja fish tacos on a red platter

Beer-Battered Baja Fish Tacos + Video

Fried Avocado Tacos

overhead shot of chiles rellenos recipe

Chiles Rellenos Recipe + Video

pie server pulling out a piece of apple galette

Easy Apple Galette

Veracruz Style Cod fish stew served in a big bowl

Veracruz Style Fish Soup (Bacalao a la Veracruzana)

baked tilapia veracruz on a black plate

February 28, 2021

Baked Tilapia Veracruz

black cast iron sauté pan filled with cooked ranchero style shrimp

February 25, 2021

Camarones a la Mexicana (Ranchero Style Shrimp) + Video

stacked red enchiladas on an earthenware plate with a fried egg on top

February 18, 2021

Stacked Red Enchiladas (Enchiladas Rojas) + Video

molletes with refried beans, melted cheese and colorful pico de gallo on a wooden cutting board

November 8, 2020

Molletes Mexicanos with Refried Beans

chilaquiles rojos in cast iron pan on a wooden cutting board

November 6, 2020

Red Chile Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos)

winter roasted salad with sweet potatoes and acorn squash on a white oval platter

November 3, 2020

Roasted Sweet Potato and Acorn Squash Winter Salad

hand holding tortilla filled with queso fundido with hatch chiles and mushrooms

October 15, 2020

Vegetarian Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Hatch Green Chile + Video

homemade enchilada sauce in a bowl surrounded with dried Chile pods

October 10, 2020

Authentic Red Sauce for Enchiladas + Video

Crispy Potato tacos served on a long tray with plenty of sides next to it

October 4, 2020

Crispy Potato Tacos + Video

Huaraches Topped with Chorizo Refried Beans, Tomatoes and Avocados

October 1, 2020

Huaraches Topped with Chorizo Refried Beans, Tomatoes, and Avocados

vegetable frittata in pan

September 24, 2020

Poblano and Zucchini Frittata

canned salmon salad ceviche style served in a glass with avocado slices and tortilla chips

September 18, 2020

Canned Salmon Salad, Ceviche-Style