Simple Meals for Lent :: Tehri

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Tehri 

from India

Sautéed vegetables, onion and chili peppers served over hot rice. A splash of cumin and turmeric gives this dish a rich, warm aroma.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chili peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 4 cups various vegetables of choice, chopped (peas, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes)
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups water
• salt to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Add green chilis, onion and turmeric and sauté for 2 minutes. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until slightly fried. Add rice, salt, and water. Cook until rice and vegetables are cooked and water completely absorbed (about 20 minutes).

Makes 4-5 servings

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Simple Meals for Lent :: Ifisashi

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Ifisashi 
from Zambia

Hot rice casserole served in a thick, buttery peanut sauce. Collard greens and tomatoes add a garden-fresh flavor to this creamy dish.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cups water
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 bunches fresh collard greens (or spinach), washed and chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Bring water to a boil in medium pot and add peanuts, tomatoes, and onion. After a few minutes, add chopped greens. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking for about 15-20 minutes, or until peanuts are soft and mixture has become a thick buttery sauce. Serve hot over rice.

Makes 4-5 servings

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Simple Meals for Lent :: Casamiento

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This recipe was submitted by Catholic Relief Services. "Sample the food of the Operation Rice Bowl featured-countries with your family and friends by preparing a simple, meatless recipe shared with us by the people we serve around the world. "

Casamiento 

from El Salvador

Black beans and hot rice seasoned with garlic, onion and bell peppers. Your family will love this traditional and hearty Latin American dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can black beans, drained, liquid reserved
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pot. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Stir in the drained beans, some of the bean liquid, and salt and pepper. Cook at medium-low until heated through. Add rice and stir until cooked through. Adjust seasoning and add a little more bean liquid if necessary. Serve hot.

Makes 4-5 servings

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Simple Meals for Lent :: Vegetable Spring Rolls

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This recipe was submitted by Catholic Relief Services. "Sample the food of the Operation Rice Bowl featured-countries with your family and friends by preparing a simple, meatless recipe shared with us by the people we serve around the world. "

Vegetable Spring Rolls 

from Vietnam

Fresh herbs and vegetables rolled in thin rice paper wrappers. The garlic and wine vinegar dipping sauce is the perfect topping for this tangy and tasty meal.

Ingredients:

Sauce

• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
• 2 Tbsp sugar

Spring Rolls

• 1 cup cooked thin rice noodles
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• 1/3 head of green cabbage, chopped
• 5 green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup carrots, grated or julienned
• ¼ cup fresh herbs (cilantro, basil or mint)
• 1 package rice paper wrappers

Directions:

Combine all sauce ingredients in small saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thicken. Cool before serving. Cook rice noodles as described on package. Lightly steam cabbage, green onions, and carrots together until slightly tender. Toss noodles, vegetables, and herbs in large bowl. Quickly submerge a rice paper wrapper in warm water and lay on a smooth surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of mix on each wrapper and fold wrapper into shape.

Makes 6 - 8 servings

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Simple Meals for Lent :: Vary amin'anana

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This recipe was submitted by Catholic Relief Services.   "Sample the food of the Operation Rice Bowl featured-countries with your family and friends by preparing a simple, meatless recipe shared with us by the people we serve around the world. "

Vary amin’anana

from Madagascar

Hot rice served with fresh greens and juicy tomatoes. A dash of ginger makes this a fragrant and delicious dish.  

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ small onion, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 3 cups collard greens, thinly sliced
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• salt, to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium pot. Add onion, ginger, and tomato. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until tender. Add greens and stir for 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the rice and salt. Cover and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Makes 4-5 servings

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