Get Creative with Your Lent Menu
Capirotada
Capirotada, a popular Mexican bread pudding dish served during Lent, is a dessert sure to have your family asking for more. The interesting ingredient in this recipe? Cheese!
Tostada Tuna Salad
This Mexican version of tuna salad is packed with veggies, including green pepper, sweet peas and corn. Serve atop tostadas with lettuce and garnish with avocado slices.
Chicharron de Pescado
Don't get caught eating fish sticks during Lent! Instead, trade them for this simple recipe for homemade Peruvian fish fritters made with fresh white fish, served with salsa criolla and your choice of condiment (think aji amarillo, tartar sauce or mayo for the kids).
Pozole de Frijol
Pozole is one dish you might think you can't have during Lent, but this genius recipe made with a vegetable broth and beans in place of pork or chicken will satisfy your craving.
Chickpea and Chard Stew
Designed to give you a protein boost, this typical Peruvian Lenten dish is also vegan. Made with chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), chard, onion, garlic, tomato, fresh chili pepper and rosemary, you're sure to want seconds of this stew. Serve with a side of rice or a crusty, rustic bread.
Veggie tacos
Thickly sliced mushrooms and meaty poblano chile strips are the body of these vegetarian tacos. Sautee the veggies with a little butter, add salt to taste and garnish with your favorite green salsa.
Get this vegetarian taco recipe at The Other Side of The Tortilla.
