The Lent begins in a time of year very close to spring, so it is common to crave fresh dishes like shrimp cocktail, ceviche, salads, and more. However, with rising prices and other factors, it's important to make these dishes for Lent go much further. Here’s how to do it!

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Tips to Make Food Last During Lent

Although we all love shrimp, octopus, fish, and more, prices can increase or our budget may be a bit tight, so today we give you a couple of recommendations to make your meals for Lent much more productive and enjoyable for everyone. Give them a try!

Use Legumes

Legumes are not only versatile and delicious, but they also provide important nutrients like fiber, folic acid, and iron, among others. They are also the perfect food for people with diabetes, as they have a low glycemic index and keep us feeling full for longer.

Remember that you can use legumes such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, navy beans, broad beans, and more to prepare broths, soups, stews, salads, ceviches, and more.

Add More Vegetables

If you’re thinking about preparing a shrimp cocktail or ceviche, you can make it a much more filling dish by adding more chopped vegetables:

• cucumber
• tomato
• jicama
• red onion
• celery
• avocado
• cilantro

Opt for Meatless Recipes

In addition to fish and seafood, during Lent many meatless recipes are consumed, making this a great option if you want to eat well without spending a fortune.

In this regard, we recommend cooking all kinds of salads, which you can accompany with cheese, seeds, and dressings. You can also make use of ingredients like nopales, beans, and more.

See more: Prohibited foods during Lent

Use Soy

There are many stews, tacos, and snacks that you can prepare using soy, a plant-based protein. You can prepare ceviches, tostadas, tacos, breaded dishes, and many other dishes. Additionally, there are products like soy chorizo, which is a good option for making tacos or preparing pambazos or sopes.

Choose More Affordable Protein

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on fish and seafood, give ingredients like surimi a try. This product is made from shredded white fish and lasts a long time in refrigeration.

Surimi is ideal for preparing ceviches, cocktails, tostadas, sushi, snacks, and many other refreshing, light, and cost-effective options.

Don't Forget the Sides

If you are going to prepare a grilled fish or romeritos with mole for this Lent, don’t forget to prepare a good red or white rice, beans, salads, and much more. Sides will help you offer a much more complete and balanced meal without spending a fortune.

Now that you know these 6 cooking tips to make your dishes last during Lent, don’t hesitate to put them to the test and enjoy a feast with your loved ones.

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