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    5 Meat-Free Dinners for Lent

    by Jessica Smith, REDBOOK

    Whether you're vegetarian, avoiding meat on Fridays for Lent or following Meatless Mondays, don't get stuck with pasta for dinner all the time. Try these 5 delicious, easy to make, meat-free recipes:

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    1) Curried Tofu

    High protein tofu and vegetables make this a satisfying main course that is super easy to prepare.

    2) Stuffed Portobellos

    'Meaty' Portobello mushrooms stuffed with protein-rich qunioa, feta and sprouts make this meatless meal nutritious and delicious.

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    3) Corn, Radish and Avocado Tostadas

    Serve these yummy tostadas with a side of rice and beans for a filling, vegetarian dinner.

    4) Tomato and Cheese Pie

    A classier substitute for pizza, this is a great vegetarian dish that will impress guests.

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    5) Spinach and Lentil Bake

    Whip up this casserole with ingredients you probably already have on hand - frozen spinach, rice and lentils.

    Jessica Smith is a certified fitness lifestyle expert and creator of the 10 Pounds DOWN DVD series.

    image credit: Con Poulos

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