Lent = No more Moo, Oink, Swimmy or Cluck

I'm not Catholic.
I still do lent.
I do it because some of my friends are Catholic.
Big surprise there aren't that many Catholics in the heart of Texas so I do what I can to be supportive.
I'm giving up meat for lent. Why? I think it will be challenging but do able. I honestly don't eat that much meat to begin with. I eat chicken, turkey and salmon. I'm hoping this will help me move away from processed frozen meals and toward healthier and cleaner eating.
I am a bit worried that this is going to lend itself to weight gain.
I think it could lead to a 40 day 40 night carb binge of all the pasta I want.
If anyone has any non pasta related veggie meal ideas. Share them! Otherwise it might be a marathon of veggie burgers and pasta.

Meal ideas to avoid the 40 day carb binge ( ideas stolen from Pinterest) :

1. Homemade black bean burgers
2. Spinach pizza crust
3. Spaghetti  Squash Pasta
4. Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
5. Tomato Basil Soup
6. Quinoa Mac N Cheese
7. Bikini Rolls
8. Veggie Lasagna
9. Spinach Rolls
10. Stir Fry w/ Tofu
11. Black bean, corn stuffed sweet potatoes
12. Quinoa stuffed bell peppers ( Idea totally stolen from Southern Girl Gets Fit)
13. Veggie tacos
14. Black bean and Spinach Quesadilla
15. Baked Parmesan Portabella Mushroom
16. Veggie Pizza
17. Zucchini slice pizzas
18. Spicy Thai Noodles
19. Beans and Rice
20. Spinach Enchilada
21. Salads

Obviously I am going to need some help with this. :(

- J