Vegan Ideas for Lent

The forty days of Lent are upon us! The last day of Lent is the day before Easter (which falls on the first Sunday after the full moon after the spring equinox). Today is the start of Lent, also known as Ash Wednesday. Wikipedia provides the following information on Ash Wednesday:

Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance. The ashes used are gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year's Palm Sunday are burned. In the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes are mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens (one of the sacred oils used to anoint those about to be baptized), though some churches use ordinary oil. This paste is used by the priest who presides at the service to make the sign of the cross , first upon his own forehead and then on each of those present who kneel before him at the altar rail. As he does so, he recites the words: "Remember (O man) that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

There are so many interesting rituals around Lent. Traditionally, people give up something for Lent. I know a few who abstain from eating any animal products at all, essentially becoming vegan for forty days. In honor of those who observe Lent in this way, here are some vegan friendly meal ideas.

Vegan Burgers, Vegan Dogs, Vegan Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Salad (Lemon Juice & Olive Oil Dressing), Pasta (Marinara), Pasta (Olive Oil, Garlic, Parsley), Mixed Salad with Chicken-Less, Curried Peas & Rice, Veggie Gyoza, Fruit Salad, Cole Slaw, Vegan Chorizo Tacos, Vegan Chorizo Tofu Scramble, and on and on...

I'll try to post some pictures soon!