Meatless Sundays

Meatless Sunday

The Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford (MCCH) designates the first Sunday of each month as Meatless Sunday, which is based on the worldwide Meatless Monday campaign. Launched in 2003, that campaign focuses on the improved health of our planet and its inhabitants by reducing the international consumption of meat by at least 15%.

To learn about Meatless Monday, including articles about the international meatless movement and recipes for vegetarian and vegan (i.e. containing no animal products) dishes, click the link below.

· https://www.meatlessmonday.com/about-us/

MCCH’s Meatless Sundays are potluck lunches held following the morning services on the first Sunday of each month. The meals are comprised of vegetarian or vegan food supplied by volunteers and the recipes for those dishes are posted here for the benefit of the community.

Eating more plants and fewer animals reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which protects the planet for future generations. Plus, plant-heavy diets that are light on meat improve the health of eaters.

Join MCCH for Meatless Sundays – a delicious, nutritious way to help yourself and our world.

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Recipe of the Month

tuscan bean soup

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Ingredients:

1 tsp. olive oil 2 cups spinach

1/2 small red onion, chopped 14.5 oz. can, diced tomatoes, undrained

1 medium celery, chopped 1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled

1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled

2 cups vegetable broth 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

15.5 oz. can, Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained

Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes with liquid, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in spinach. Simmer, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.

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