Lent is a time to reflect and deepen faith. Many Christians celebrate Lent in preparation for Easter by abstaining from meat. Here are some thoughts about the season and a few recipe ideas for your Lenten meals.
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Lent lasts a period of 40 days (Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday) where we prepare for Easter and focus our hearts. This can be done in a number of ways, such as prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In speaking on the Lenten season, Pope Francis urged us to renew our enthusiasm for our faith and re-kindle the flame of charity in our hearts.
Fasting During Lent
Fasting is the practice of many during the Lenten season. There is a wide variety in how it is observed: some people fast and abstain from all meat and animals products, and others allow for exceptions. It is certainly a very individual choice.
Why Fish?
You may not have thought about why ads for fish sandwiches and seafood restaurants start popping up in the spring. For many observers, particularly Catholics, eating fish during Lent is allowed. Fish was a staple during Roman times, not a luxury, and is not considered by some to be meat. Furthermore, fish is symbolic of Christ and the apostles, so many observers allow for it.
However you choose to observe, I hope to have you covered with these Lenten meals. May enthusiasm for your faith grow during this time.
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Vegetarian Ideas:
Blueberry Arugula Salad with Honey Drizzle
Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Almonds and Apricots
Fried Gnocchi with Garlic Mushrooms and Thyme
Fish & Seafood Meals:
Mahi Mahi with Mango Lime Relish
Easy Baked Cod with Cracker Topping
Tahini Salmon and Zucchini Bowl
Caribbean Jerk Cod with Asparagus
Popcorn Shrimp Po Boys with Remoulade Coleslaw
Easy Salmon Recipe that Kids Will Actually Eat
Grilled Salmon with Tomatillo Papaya Salsa
Leek Risotto and Roasted Shrimp
Instant Pot Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce
Mediterranean Fish & Lemony Orzo
