Lenten Dishes: 3 Comfort Food Options for Lent

Lent is a period when cuisine becomes simpler and more authentic. Here are three comfort dishes for the Lenten period.

Velvety Chickpea Tahini Soup: Boil chickpeas with bay leaf and onion. Puree them and add tahini dissolved with lemon. Add olive oil, pepper, and cumin.

Baked Giant Beans with Caramelized Onions: Giant beans baked in the oven with tomato, carrot, celery, and olive oil. Add caramelized onions and smoked paprika. Serve with bread and olives.

Seafood Orzo: Sauté orzo in olive oil, deglaze with white wine, and add vegetable broth. At the end, add seafood, lemon zest, and parsley.

Lent is not deprivation, but a return to essence.