Lent Recipes 2022

The History of Lent-Dom Prosper Guerange

TAKEN FROM VOLUME V-LENT, OF "THE LITURGICAL YEAR" BY DOM PROSPER GUERANGER The Forty Days’ Fast, which we call Lent [In most languages the name given to this Fast expresses the number of the day, Forty. But our word Lent signifies the Spring-Fast; for Lenten-Tide, in the ancient English-Saxon language, was the season of Spring. Translator.], is the Church’s preparation for Easter, and was instituted at the very commencement of […]

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup Submitted by Pam Schulien Ingredients: 2 heads cauliflower 3 garlic cloves 2 shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 2 cups heavy cream Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut cauliflower into 1-inch flowerets (about 10 cups). In a large baking pan toss cauliflower, garlic, and shallots with oil to coat and roast in […]

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Lent 2019

Olive Bread or Eliopsomo

Olive Bread Submitted by Matt Jones Eliopsomo (eeleeOPsomo) = traditional Greek olive bread. This no-knead, slow-rise, authentically vegan recipe takes five of the most basic ingredients and turns them into heaven. In an effort to reproduce an authentic Greek bread baking method using clay covered bakers, I use a clay bread cloche. These are easy to find and not very expensive and give you the most amazingly crunchy crust! Another option […]

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Quinoa & Black Beans

Quinoa & Black Beans Submitted by Matt Jones Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Instructions: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium […]

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Restorative Vegetable Broth

Restorative Vegetable Broth Submitted by Matt Jones Here is a simple broth to make on Ash Wednesday or on Good Friday when we are fasting and are so mindful of our food consumption. It is also great for when you are sick. (This will be paired with the Olive Oil Fasting Bread on Wednesdays and Fridays for lent.) Ingredients: 2 large portabella mushrooms coarsely chopped 2 carrots coarsely chopped 2 ribs […]

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Lent 2019

Roasted Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Frittata

Roasted Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Frittata Submitted by Scott Keller Ingredients: 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise 2 Tbs. distilled white vinegar Kosher salt 2 cups 1-inch cauliflower florets (about 1/2 small head) 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. whole-grain mustard 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 6 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled […]

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Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Herbs

Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Herbs Submitted by Scott Keller Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 Tbs. (2 fl. oz./60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups (14 oz./440 g) Arborio rice 1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml) white wine 4 cups (32 fl. oz./1 l) vegetable or chicken broth 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks cut on […]

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Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili Submitted by Paul Schulien Ingredients: ¼ cup onion ¼ cup (each) red yellow and orange mini peppers ¼ cup celery 1-2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 1-2 packets Goya Sazon 1 tsp cumin 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can black beans 28 oz can crushed tomatoes Instructions: Sauté together the onion, celery, […]

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers Submitted by Matt Jones Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 egg 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 1/2 cup bread crumbs Instructions: If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly […]

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