Lenten Meals
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent for those of Catholic and Christian faith. On this day observers wear a cross of ashes on their foreheads as a symbol of humility and a reminder of God’s sacrifice for all. Lent is a 40 day period of abstinence and reflection beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting until Easter to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.On Ash Wednesday and all Fridays leading up to Easter many fast, give extra time or money to charity, add additional prayer time or devotionals, and/or give up eating meat. Some will fast for the entirety of Lent, giving up a food or activity, like chocolate, social media, or TV.
Fasting and abstinence are typically practiced on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting refers to noticeably eating less, this doesn’t mean going without food all day. Abstinence refers to restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically certain foods and alcohol. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday one regular meal and two smaller meals are typically eaten but no more than two regular sized meals that day.
So what can you eat and what can’t you eat during Lent? During Lent, meats like lamb, chicken, beef, pork, ham, and deer aren’t eaten. This can seem tough and complicated, making meal time more difficult to plan and prepare. That’s why we have put together some great ideas to help you during lent.
- Breakfast
- Scrambled eggs
- Pancakes or Waffles
- Toasted English muffin
- Cereal
- Yogurt Parfait
- Granola with fruit
- Lunch & Dinner
- Grilled Cheese
- Veggie pizza
- Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas
- Spaghetti
- Fish and chips
- Shrimp Scampi
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Pierogi Lasagna
- Salad with Grilled Salmon
- Strawberry Pecan Salad
- Veggie Lasagna
- Sides
- Mac and Cheese
- Pasta Salad
- Salad
- Parmesan potatoes
- Sweet potato fries
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