Serve an Easy Lenten Meal
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Enjoy an Easy Lenten Meal
Summary
Lenten meals don't have to be dull or time-consuming. They can be delightful, nutritious, and quick to prepare.
Article
During Lent, meals without meat can be both delicious and easy to prepare. By following the Food Guide Pyramid, you can ensure your meals are well-balanced. Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein and serve as a great meat alternative. They're also quick to cook, making them perfect for busy days. Pair eggs with grains and vegetables for a complete meal. Add cheese or a glass of milk to include a dairy serving.
Here are some simple ideas:
- Latin-Inspired Meal: Warm up some vegetarian refried beans and spread them on tortillas. Top with poached, fried, or scrambled eggs and let everyone personalize with lettuce, tomato, avocado, shredded cheese, or salsa.
- Quick Soup and Sandwich: Serve a vegetable-based soup alongside egg salad sandwiches on whole wheat bread, bagels, or pita. Finish with fruit topped with yogurt for dessert.
For those busy nights, make a one-pan meal with all your ingredients. Try the Dijon Rice & Egg Skillet Supper, combining rice, your favorite frozen vegetables, and eggs. In no time, you'll have a satisfying dinner ready.
Dijon Rice & Egg Skillet Supper
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1/2 cup bottled non-fat Italian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups frozen vegetable blend, thawed
- 4 eggs
- Parsley sprigs, optional
Instructions:
1. In a 10-inch skillet with a lid, cook rice in water according to package instructions.
2. In a small bowl, mix the dressing and mustard until combined. Stir this mixture and the thawed vegetables into the cooked rice.
3. Make four indentations in the rice and slip an egg into each.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat until egg whites are set and yolks are slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Microwave Method:
1. Cook rice in water as above. In a small bowl, mix dressing and mustard.
2. Stir the mixture and vegetables into the rice and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
3. Make four indentations in the rice and slip an egg into each. Prick yolks gently with a knife.
4. Cover and microwave on full power, rotating every 2 minutes, until the eggs are nearly done, about 6 to 8 minutes. Let stand covered until whites are set and yolks thicken, about 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish as desired.
> Note: Microwave cooking times are based on an output of 600 to 700 watts. Adjust for lower wattage ovens.
Nutritional Information (per 1/4 recipe):
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 213mg
Sodium: 476mg
Potassium: 274mg
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 11g
Includes 10% or more of the RDI for Vitamin A and C, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, iron, and phosphorus.
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