Discover 3 dishes for Holy Week and Lent

The tradition of not eating meat during Lent, which has special meaning for Catholics, makes other foods such as fish, shellfish and chicken gain popularity as a mealtime option.

Lent refers to forty days in which believers prepare to experience Easter, a time in which prayer, fasting and avoiding red meat are sought.

Red meat symbolized pleasure, lust and concupiscence, which had to be repressed in the times before Easter, said Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Over time, customs have changed, since in the Middle Ages only fish was consumed during Lent, later, the upper echelons of society opted for other marine species.

We present 3 ideal recipes for Lent and Holy Week

Rice with Cod

Rice with cod is a traditional and delicious way to eat fish. This dish has variations depending on it, ranging from brothy versions, others dry like a paella and others that are intermediate.

Pasta with tuna

Pasta salad with tuna: it is a food classic, it is also healthy and full of nutrients, it can be eaten for lunch or dinner. It is prepared with pasta, vegetables and the star ingredient, tuna. It is easy to prepare and you can give it your personal touch with the vegetables of your choice.

Creamy tuna salad: a delicious recipe with a soft texture thanks to ingredients such as canned tuna, mayonnaise, sour cream, carrots and potatoes. It is ideal for sandwiches or to accompany cookies.

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