In 2021, Lent will begin on March 11, so it’s time to learn about the rules of nutrition for every day - a special calendar for the laity will help with this.
It is designed for 48 days - until April 27, when the whole world will celebrate the birth of Christ. Keeping a fast, of course, can be difficult, but anything is possible if you follow the basic rules and understand why it is actually being done.
Not to lose weight or test one's strength - people need this time to cleanse their souls, learn to think positively and forgive others.
Lent is considered the strictest of the year, and not even all Orthodox people decide to adhere to it. However, there are some differences for “beginners” and “experienced” ones - the former can consult with a priest, and observe fasting not as strictly as the same clergy should do.
For uninitiated people, Lent is sheer torment. Meat, milk, fish, eggs are taboo. Cakes and pastries are also prohibited. And it’s a sin to even think about sex. However, ask any Christian about his attitude towards Lent, he will answer without hesitation that he awaits it with great joy, which no one can replace. Let's try to solve this puzzle, writes KP.
Lent 2021: what's the point?
Lent is not a special “Orthodox diet.” The meaning of Great Lent is repentance, cleansing and preparation for the greatest Christian holiday of Easter.
From March 11 to April 27, believers will prepare for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. During Lent, Orthodox Christians try to visit church more often, do good deeds, and read the Gospel more. In addition, during this period it is necessary to confess and receive communion.
What not to do while fasting
Lent is an opportunity to become, at least a little, better. Consider that any sin during this period is multiplied by two.
- It is strictly forbidden to swear, make noise, or use foul language. They say “it’s better to eat meat, but don’t eat your neighbor.” This is about how physical hunger can cause irritation and anger. There will be no sense in such a post.
- It is not recommended to hold weddings, anniversaries and other noisy celebrations these days. Even on TV, you need to watch calm programs.
- It is important to minimize the number of cigarettes you smoke. And alcohol is generally prohibited.
- There is no clear prohibition regarding marital relationships, but our ancestors limited themselves to this during Lent. Many who adhere to fasting boast of this and teach others. This is a manifestation of pride and a great sin. You shouldn't do this.
What should you not do during Lent?
- Those who fast abstain from food of animal origin: eggs, meat and milk. On the holidays of Palm Resurrection and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you can eat fish and seafood.
- It is not advisable to drink alcoholic beverages during fasting.
- There are no weddings during Lent.
- During fasting, it is not recommended to become despondent, angry at others, swear and envy.
- Also, don't have too much fun. It is recommended to limit the time you watch TV and social networks, and also avoid going to the cinema, theater and clubs.
- You should not condemn your loved ones and friends for not observing Lent.
- And finally, during Lent you cannot ignore the state of your health. If you feel unwell, you need to talk to your doctor about it.
Who should not fast
The Church allows indulgences for the sick during Lent; small children; pregnant and lactating women; people engaged in heavy work; traveling and in prison.
Those who decide to observe Lent for the first time should first consult with a doctor and priest. The severity of fasting should be softened for those who have chronic diseases: cancer, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, etc. Contraindications to full compliance with fasting requirements are pregnancy, breastfeeding, and anemia.
Small children, especially infants, are exempt from fasting; giving up dairy products is contraindicated for them. As for meat products for children during fasting, this is at the discretion of the parents; temporary abstinence from meat is not harmful to health.
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Great Lent 2021: how to observe, details
Great Lent is preceded by Cheese Week or Maslenitsa. During this week, believers give up meat, which helps them gradually enter a fasting diet.
Lent itself consists of two periods - Holy Pentecost and then Holy Week.
Holy Pentecost are the days when we go towards God. Through food restriction, prayer and repentance for sins, we gradually bring ourselves closer to meeting the Risen Christ.
When does Lent begin and end in 2019? Lent is the most important and longest in Orthodoxy. A time period when Christian believers need not only to abstain from eating certain foods, but also to supplement their existence with various spiritual practices, which are predominantly ascetic in nature. The distinguishing features of fasting are the holding of special services, the offering of certain prayers, as well as repentance in combination with memories of the path of life and the death of Christ. What date does Lent 2021 begin: March 11 When does Lent end in 2021: April 27
Holy Week is the days when Christ Himself comes to us through the last sermons, the Last Supper, Golgotha and the Resurrection. So, together with God, we celebrate the most important Christian holiday - Easter.
The most strict weeks of Lent are considered to be the first and Holy Week. These days, zealous Christians sometimes don’t even eat anything more satisfying than a piece of bread and water. But not everyone can achieve this feat. You need to approach food wisely during Lent. Under no circumstances should you listen to other people's advice or scour the Internet. Rely on your own strength, health and the blessing of the priest to whom you are confessing. He, like no one else, knows and feels your spiritual state.
Fasting is not a diet. If you can't live without meat, eat meat. If you can't live without milk, drink milk. The purpose of Great Lent is not to ban cottage cheese or sausage, but to repent.
As for marital intimacy, the responsibility lies with the spouses themselves. If both observe fasting, then, as a rule, they limit themselves in sex. If only one of the spouses fasts, and the other does not even think about fasting and demands that the fasting person fulfill his marital duty, then this very duty must be fulfilled. The Apostle Paul said about this: “But to avoid fornication, each one have his own wife, and each one have her own husband” (1 Cor 7:1-7). In addition, the purpose of Lent is not to destroy peace in the family, but to strengthen it.
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When Jesus received Baptism, he was in the desert for 40 days without water or food. Therefore, many believe that Lent repeats this feat of his. But there are some questions here. The Savior was in the desert for forty days, and they fasted for 47. Therefore, the second version is more likely.
Previously, when Christianity first appeared, everyone who wanted to undergo the Baptism procedure had to fast for 47 days. It was possible to join the church spiritually only once a year. And most often this was done on Easter. Most likely, it was from those times that the tradition of observing Lent before Easter began.
Even doctors recommend fasting to their patients, recognizing its undeniable positive effect on the body. But doctors see the impact on the body. And spiritual healing is much more important.
It’s not for nothing that they say that all diseases come from nerves. Is it possible not to be nervous if your soul is heavy, if there are sins, grievances, omissions?
But how is the soul cleansed if food restrictions are introduced? Fasting is not a diet, but the prohibitions mainly relate to nutrition. Is it possible that if you give up cutlets or fried potatoes, you will be renewed morally?
No. Such a test should be considered as a tribute, as gratitude to God for the sacrifice he made to humanity. Would you be able to fast if it helped your loved one get better? Of course, in such situations, any carnal pleasures fade into the background. So the post should be viewed from this point of view. Only help is provided not to another, but to oneself.
As soon as passions begin to be pacified, the mind becomes enlightened. The believer understands his mistakes, begins to perceive what is happening more acutely, and feels the desire to repent.
The meaning of fasting is not in losing weight, not in strengthening character, but in spiritual cleansing, in repentance, in forgiveness. Food isn't the main thing. Or rather, not food, but a dish that will be consumed. Anyone who suffers from the lack of prohibited products becomes irritable, nervous, screams, and lashes out at loved ones. And this is a huge sin. Such people are not ready for the sacrament and it is better for them not to observe Lent.
There are many biblical stories about dietary restrictions. So, one day a traveler came into the house of the holy wonderworker Spyridon. He was very tired from the road and hungry. There was nothing to feed him. It was Good Friday and no food was prepared in the house, adhering to strict fasting. Then Spiridon prayed and ordered the meat to be fried. He fed it not only to the traveler, but also to his entire family and sat down at the table himself. To questions about violating the rules of fasting, he replied that if a person is clean, then all his actions are clean.
The spiritual component of fasting: what needs to be done
Archpriest Vladimir Vigilyansky, rector of the Church of the Holy Martyr Tatiana at Moscow State University, simply and succinctly spoke about the spiritual component of fasting on his Facebook page. M.V. Lomonosov. You couldn't say it better.
1. Learning to pray.
Let's add something else to what we have. If we don’t pray at all at home, then we do at least a short, but regular prayer. If we perform the morning and evening rule, then we begin daily either to read the Psalter or a chapter from the Gospel. If we go to church only on Sunday, then we add at least one more day to weekdays.
2. Learning to fight sins. I suggest choosing the smallest of all the repeated sins and trying to overcome it. Well, for example, the skill of expressing your dissatisfaction with everything you see or hear. Or discuss third parties with a close friend. Or use swear words in conversation. Or holding an old grudge against a relative (boss, teacher, neighbor, etc.). How to overcome this? Pray for him daily.
3. Learn to repent. We select the most secret sins from the list - those that are hidden from the eyes of others and for which we are especially ashamed. We go to confession and ask the priest how to deal with them. The priest is an experienced person, he will certainly advise what is needed.
4. We learn to do good deeds. “For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you accepted Me; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me” (Matthew 25:35-36). Every day in the evening we examine our conscience: what good deed have I done today? Whom did you console, whom did you help, who did you give time to, etc.? If this did not happen, then realize that the day was lived in vain.
5. Learning to rejoice. The beauty of God's world. God's gifts and talents that people are endowed with. Manifestations of love, compassion, mercy. Finding meaning, logic, harmony, truth. In short, everything that brings us closer to God.
Nutritional features during Lent: what you can and cannot eat
Observing Lent is advisable not only from a spiritual point of view, but also in terms of restoring health. Any doctor will tell you that abstaining from heavy protein foods in the spring, when the body is most overloaded and needs strengthening, is very useful. But many believers, especially those who have never fasted, doubt their abilities. In fact, fasting is not so difficult. So, let's figure out what you can eat during these seven weeks.
Fruits and berries
You can make salads from fruits, add them to any prepared dishes, or eat them raw. Give preference to pomegranates, cranberries, grapes, apples, pears and all citrus fruits.
Vegetables and greens
This includes cabbage of any variety. It can be stewed or eaten raw. It is also acceptable to use: basil, dill, parsley, cilantro, sorrel, spinach, lettuce and green onions; tomatoes and sweet peppers; pumpkins and potatoes; corn and carrots; celery.
Legumes
Peas, lentils, beans, and beans are a rich source of protein, which is so necessary for the body, especially since you cannot eat the usual protein foods during fasting. From the listed products you can prepare puree, stew, lobio, various side dishes and additions to main dishes.
Cereals
During the fasting period, you can eat porridge made from any grain. As a rule, people prepare side dishes using only 2-3 types of cereals. But the range of grains is much richer.
Fish and seafood
According to the strict rules of fasting, fish can only be eaten on Palm Sunday and the Annunciation. On Lazarus Saturday, which precedes Palm Sunday, it is permissible to eat fish caviar. As for seafood, opinions vary. Some argue that they can be eaten, like fish, only for two days. Others are inclined to believe that eating seafood is also allowed on the remaining days of fasting.
Sweet preserves and dried fruits
During Lent, you are allowed to consume compotes, confitures, jams and preserves. Based on them, you can prepare various uzvars, jelly, and fruit drinks. It is also permissible to eat these products with tea and other permitted drinks. Dried fruits can also be placed on the Lenten table. They can be added to main courses, for example, porridge or stewed vegetables, and also used for a snack. Dried fruits are welcome: pineapples; from figs; from apples, cherries and pears; from plums and apricots; from grapes; from bananas and dates.
Sweets and drinks
Those who cannot do without sweet treats are allowed to eat: sugar; honey; dark chocolate (make sure it does not contain milk); kozinaki; halva; lean marshmallows; lollipops; marmalade Dairy lovers may be advised to drink soy or coconut milk. By the way, many stores sell soy yogurt. Drinks allowed are compotes, fruit drinks, juices and jellies, coffee and teas, cocoa (without milk).
Lent for all people of the Orthodox faith is intense spiritual work, for which the Lord will certainly reward. Each week ends on Sunday. During this day, it is customary to remember a certain significant event or deed committed by some righteous person, whose feat the church has recorded as one of those that brought invaluable benefits to Christianity.
Detailed menu for Lent 2021 with Lenten breakfast dishes
A nutritious meatless breakfast is quite easy to prepare using a variety of ingredients and cooking methods. Below we have looked at the most healthy breakfast options for different days of Lent:
- Raw food without oil.
Salads of dried fruits (turmeric, dates, prunes) and nuts, seasoned with honey, will become a nutritious breakfast for adults and children. You can also make toast with these ingredients: you can spread the lean bread with honey and put chopped fruit or dried fruit on top. You can prepare a healthy dish by mixing grated carrots with honey and grated ginger.
- Boiled (baked) food without oil.
Puree soups with various vegetables and mushrooms are very tasty (and ideal for breakfast). If desired, you can add legumes to the first course being prepared. You can also prepare sweet puree soups using carrots, pumpkin and beets. Various porridges (corn, oatmeal) prepared with honey and dried fruits or nuts will also become an indispensable dish during Lent.
- Boiled (baked) food with butter.
For a delicious breakfast, you can prepare a salad from different vegetables: potatoes, carrots and beets with the addition of corn or peas. You can prepare a vinaigrette in the morning. Don’t forget about porridges, which will become a nutritious addition to any vegetable salad or salad.
You can slightly change all the dishes discussed to your taste by adding various spices when cooking. So, a little cinnamon added to fruit slices will turn it into a real masterpiece. You can add turmeric, nutmeg, bay leaf, dried parsley and garlic to vegetables to enhance the flavor.
What should you not do during Lent?
- Those who fast abstain from food of animal origin: eggs, meat and milk. On the holidays of Palm Resurrection and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you can eat fish and seafood, reports pravmir.ru.
- It is not advisable to drink alcoholic beverages during fasting.
- There are no weddings during Lent.
- During fasting, it is not recommended to become despondent, angry at others, swear and envy.
- Also, don't have too much fun. It is recommended to limit the time you watch TV and social networks, and also avoid going to the cinema, theater and clubs.
- You should not condemn your loved ones and friends for not observing Lent.
- And finally, during Lent you cannot ignore the state of your health. If you feel unwell, you need to talk to your doctor about it.
How to break your fast correctly? The correct way to break your fast is not after midnight, when Easter comes, but after the end of the festive service - at three o'clock in the morning. Since Communion takes place during the service, there is also a fast before it. Usually people start breaking their fast with an Easter egg, then eat Easter cake. But Easter is eaten at the end, as a dessert. You can drink some red wine. You need to know moderation in everything: don’t eat a lot at once - no one has yet abolished the sin of gluttony.
How to break Lent correctly
The clergy say that Lent is, first of all, a cleansing of the soul, and not a strict diet, as some perceive it. But a few weeks of avoiding traditional foods—meat, eggs, and dairy—recalibrate the body. Doctors have noticed that it is after Easter that those who fast begin to experience exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as pancreatitis. The reason is simple - you need to leave Lent correctly.
Without fanaticism
As a general rule, the restriction period and the transition period should be in a 2:1 ratio. In other words, after 40 days of fasting, about 20 more days are required without eating fatty and fried foods. Starting from Easter, doctors advise eating small portions throughout the day. On the holiday, limit yourself to one egg, and eat the Easter cake that was prepared on Maundy Thursday. It was no coincidence that our wise ancestors baked them on this very day, since it is even better if the baked goods made from a dozen yolks and a generous portion of butter dry out a little: such baking will not do any harm.
Replace citrus fruits with apples
You need to help your body with freshly squeezed carrot or celery juice, which will prepare your stomach for the holiday meal. And in the following days, in order to avoid intestinal problems, do not deny your body the fiber it is already accustomed to. The basis of the diet should be vegetables and fruits. But remember: fibrous fruits like pineapples and citrus fruits are difficult for the body to digest, so they should be avoided at least at first.
“No” to snacks, alcohol and coffee
After a long fast, it is better not to drink alcohol. Doctors advise no more than 50 grams of dry wine on holiday. If you want to help your body even more, then forget about chips, crackers and soda. In addition, in the first days you should hold off on fried potatoes, noodles, cookies and even coffee, since the latter, among other things, greatly retains moisture in the body.
Duck and goose - only in a week
Doctors warn: beef or pork can be introduced into the diet only four to five days after Easter, and fatty goose and duck - by the weekend. You can bake baked chicken with vegetables right away, but it’s better to eat fish at the festive table. It can be chopped into slices, which will not only add flavor, but also improve the digestion process.
The quieter you go, the further you'll get
Doctors advise starting with yogurt for the next week after Easter, since the probiotics in its composition will allow your digestive system not only to return to its usual diet, but will also help it cleanse itself. Choose unsweetened, low-fat yogurts. In general, do not rush to introduce many different foods into your diet. A well-known Russian proverb can be a metaphor for leaving Lent: the slower you go, the further you will go. Eat simple foods and listen to your body. And he will tell you “thank you.”
A simple menu for Lent 2021 by day - lenten dishes for the laity for dinner
Lenten dishes for dinner are an ideal option so as not to overload the body and feel good. But at the same time, you need to try to select not just food that meets the requirements of fasting, but give preference to healthy fortified dishes. Below we have described which dishes are best included in the menu of different days of Lent 2021 for dinner.
What dinner should Orthodox laymen include on the menu for all days of Lent in 2021?
Orthodox laypeople are recommended to have dinner rich in vitamins and minerals. The most delicious and nutritious options include:
- seaweed salads (you can add red beans to seaweed or mix it with mussels, shrimp, it also goes well with corn);
- baked vegetables (you can combine carrots, eggplant and potatoes, or bake potatoes with cauliflower, tomatoes and onions);
- simple salads (for example, you can grate carrots and mix them with corn, an apple; you can also combine carrots with cabbage or radishes and herbs);
- seafood snacks (squid, mussels and shrimp can be a tasty and healthy addition to any cereal, potato side dish or baked vegetables).
First week: nutrition rules from March 11 to 17
During the first seven days of Lent, defenders of the Orthodox faith are always remembered. And go to the corresponding menu:
1. On Monday, you should completely refuse to eat - you can only drink plain water from dawn until the next day. As a last resort, it is allowed to eat crackers and some dried fruits.
2. On Tuesday, bread is introduced into the diet. You can eat often, but in small portions. Today, any simple pastry that does not contain eggs can serve as “bread.” This applies to everyone except clergy.
3. On Wednesday, dry eating begins, that is, you can eat any raw food, but without adding oil. The only spice used is salt.
4. Thursday is the day when you again need to completely give up food and drink only plain water.
5. On Friday, eat raw food without oil in small portions.
6. On Saturday you should eat hot food and even add vegetable oil to it. Do not forget that meat and other animal products should not be on the table.
7. Sunday - on this day, in addition to hot food with vegetable oil, you can drink a little church wine. Other alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Second week: how to eat properly during this time
The next week will be much easier, especially if you managed not to break the fast in the first days:
1. From Monday it is allowed to eat any raw food without oil. At the same time, you should not overeat - everything should be in moderation so as not to harm your body.
2. Tuesday is a day of hot food, to which no oil is added. It can be quite tasty and varied if you think through the menu for the day in advance and buy everything you need.
3. On Wednesday, the transition to dry eating occurs again, that is, only raw foods without oil and with a small amount of salt (if necessary) can be on the table.
4. On Thursday, hot Lenten dishes are prepared, but without oil and a lot of spices.
5. But on Friday you need to switch to raw food without oil again. It is best to focus on eggplants, peanuts and other nuts. For sweets, honey and halva are allowed.
6. On weekends, the emphasis is on hot dishes, to which you can add a little vegetable oil. On Sunday, in addition, every believer can drink a little wine.
How to start fasting correctly
The first week of fasting allows a person to reach the level of spiritual state necessary for understanding church events.
It is very important to maintain discipline on these days. But to do this, you must first understand the meaning of fasting. This should not happen simply because it is “necessary” for health, and especially for weight loss. Such a fast will not only bring no benefit, but on the contrary, it will also do harm.
There is no single recipe or strict rules. Some people start straight away with strict restrictions, while others move gradually. Don't be upset if you have a breakdown. We are all sinners. You need to realize the mistake, pray, ask for forgiveness from the Lord and strength in further fasting.
Prayers help a lot. You can simply read the “Our Father”, you can ask for help in your own words, or you can read the prayer book out loud or silently.
It doesn’t hurt to prepare in advance by arranging regular fasting days, or making dietary restrictions according to church rules on Wednesday and Friday.
Third week: diet for the next week
If a person has held out until this time, then it will be even easier to continue following the Lenten menu. And during this period it will happen according to the following scheme:
1. Monday – from morning until evening it is important to observe dry eating, which means you cannot eat anything except raw foods without oil.
2. On Tuesday, butter is also prohibited, but hot Lenten dishes are already prepared.
3. On Wednesday you should again eat only raw food. It is recommended to pay attention to foods that are rich in fiber.
4. Thursday is time for hot food without adding oil. The best drinks to drink are green tea, water and homemade juices without preservatives.
5. On Friday, raw food is consumed in small quantities. Of course, eating butter on this day is prohibited according to the Orthodox calendar.
6. On weekends, everything remains unchanged - hot food with the addition of vegetable oil, but so that there is no overeating. On Sundays, you can have a few glasses of wine if you wish.
When does Lent begin in 2021?
Lent lasts exactly 47 days from the end of Maslenitsa until Easter. The dates of these holidays shift, which means the beginning and end of Lent also change from year to year. In 2021 in Russia, Lent will last from March 15 to May 1.
Many people believe that this period is sheer torment. You can’t eat your favorite dishes, have fun, even marital duty is prohibited. But only those who are far from real faith think so. Any clergyman will say that he who has allowed God into his heart awaits Lent with joy. And how could it be otherwise, if, in this way, a person joins the Lord, becomes a part of him, and feels great grace.
The Fourth Week is another period of Lent
At this time, the usual diet is maintained, but there are some changes that need to be taken into account when compiling a daily diet:
1. Monday begins with dry eating - raw food without a drop of oil.
2. On Tuesday there is a transition to hot lean dishes, but oil is still not used either during cooking or during eating.
3. On Wednesday, dry eating returns again. You shouldn’t eat the same foods as on Monday – you need to diversify your diet to make it much easier for your body.
4. Thursday – hot food without oil. It is best to start with vegetable soup or nutritious porridge with tea or juice.
5. But on Friday there should be nothing but raw food. Oil is also hidden as far as possible on this day.
6. There are still no changes on the weekend - cooked hot meals with vegetable oil. And on Sundays, wine is added to everything else.
Why should you fast?
The answer to this question will be the Holy Scriptures. The Bible says that for forty days the Savior was in the desert, where he ate and drank practically nothing. He devoted this time to rethinking his life, setting himself up for a difficult fate and fully realizing what awaits him. People, refusing entertainment and animal food, pay tribute to the Son of God, who suffered and tormented for the salvation of our souls, took this step prepared and in full agreement with his fate.
Fifth week: what to eat during this time
In fact, the week from March 19 to 25 is no different from the previous one. On Monday - dry eating, on Tuesday - hot food without adding oil. This alternation occurs until the weekend, when it will be possible to add vegetable oil to hot dishes.
Do not forget that wine is drunk on Sundays, but this condition is not at all necessary - each person decides for himself whether he needs it or not.
Sixth week: what changes are expected during this period
In the penultimate week of Lent, no major changes in diet are expected, but there will still be some. But it’s worth starting from the very beginning:
1. On Monday you can eat any raw foods of plant origin, but only without adding oil.
2. Tuesday is the day when hot lenten dishes are allowed. Only oil is not added to them either.
3. On Wednesday, you should again switch to eating raw food, where oil is not added.
4. On Thursday, from the very morning, hot food is allowed with a minimum amount of spices (preferably only salt) and without vegetable or butter.
5. Before the weekend, raw food is consumed in small quantities throughout the day. As before, without adding oil.
6. On Saturday, until the evening, you can eat hot food with vegetable oil, but best of all - in small quantities, so that you don’t feel bad afterwards.
7. Palm Sunday - since today is a holiday, it is allowed to eat hot dishes with the addition of vegetable oil, including fish and seafood. Wine, as always, is drunk on Sunday if desired.
Healthy menu for Lent 2021 by day - Lenten dishes for lunch
Lunch snacks, as well as breakfasts, should be filling. They will help you keep yourself in good shape throughout the day. Below we have looked at the most interesting options for lunch dishes that can be included in the menu for each day of Lent in 2019.
What dishes can be included in the menu for lunch on different days of Lent 2021?
You can prepare a nutritious and satisfying Lenten lunch using the following ingredients:
- a variety of porridges (you can cook buckwheat with mushrooms, adding mussels or shrimp will help make rice more appetizing and tasty, bulgur will go well with vegetables); pasta (you can use vegetable salads and preserves as additions to them: beans in tomato, squash caviar);
- vegetable casseroles (seasoned with flour and vegetable broth sauce, tomato-basil sauce);
- soups with vegetables (you can also add cereal or noodles, seafood and mushrooms to them).
An ideal addition to all of these dishes will be your favorite pickles: sauerkraut, barrel tomatoes and cucumbers.
