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Mexican Recipes for Lent

A delicious assortment of meat-free recipes

There are plenty of Mexican recipes that are wonderful for Lent. Here is a selection of my top ten favorites. For more information about Lent please check out this information from our Guide to Catholocism.

1. Cheese Enchiladas- Tortillas stuffed with Cheese and Topped with Chile Sauce

Chelsie Kenyon

2. Chile Rellenos- Chiles Stuffed with Cheese and Fried in an Egg Batter

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3. Rajas- a Side Dish of Green Chile and Onion in a Cream Sauce

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4. Chilaquiles- Corn Tortillas Strips with Green Chiles and Cheese

Chilaquiles

5. Esquites- a Side Dish of Corn Kernels Fried in Butter

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6. Frijoles- Pinto Beans Side Dish

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7. Camote- A Sweet Potato Side Dish

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8. Papadzules- A Main Dish of Tortillas stuffed with Eggs and Veggies

Papadzules

9. Flan- Caramel Custard Dessert

10. Tres Leches Cake- a Creamy Cake Dessert

Chelsie Kenyon

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