b'Marianist TableMEATLESS ANDMARVELOUSCauliflower rice skillet is a delicious choice beyond just fish for LentBy Kathleen NelsonP ope Francis made a heartfelt appeal to care for It is rooted in the Marianist tradition of communityour common home in his landmark encyclical, and care for creation, said Sarah Gray, executiveLaudato S: Let us cultivate respect for the gifts director of the collaborative, which helps the Marianistof the Earth and creation, he said upon its publication family advance social justice in our Church and world.in 2015. Let us inaugurate a lifestyle and a society that Started as a Lenten fasting project last year, Meatlessis finally eco-sustainable. Mondays feature recipes curated by the collaborativesThrough Meatless Mondays, the Marianist Social Integral Ecology Team and published in its monthlyJustice Collaborative answered the Popes call in newsletter. Eventually, the commitment extended todelectable fashion. The project is an invitation to include individuals, families, and communities thatengage in sustainable food practices that can reduce pledged a meatless day a week through 2024. Thecarbon emissions and water consumptionwhile team compiled recipes until they had 52, one forenjoying some yummy meals. each week of the year, and organized them as anonline cookbook.The team found a variety of dishes, Gray said,including some vegan recipes for people ready to takeSarahGray abiggerstepandotherstohighlightseasonalcooking.Some recipes are family traditions, such as Polentawith Mushroom Ragu, complements of Lay MarianistTony Garascia and his mom. Some, like Vegan Goetta,require overnight preparation. Others come togetherCheck out the in less than an hour, including Stir-fry Noodles.Marianist Meatless We are asking peopleto think about tangibleMondays: E-Cookbookat marianistsjc.net/ ways they give higher priority to the planet in theirintegral-ecology. Scroll daily lives, said Gray, who is partial to Cauliflowerunder the Our Current Tacos and Mushroom Stroganoff.Projects heading for a To dip our toes into the meatless-meals water, welink to the e-cookbook. tested a pair of recipes, including the Cauliflower RiceSkillet featured here. Each was delicious. More impor-tantly,eachhelpedusfeelbetteraboutourcommitmentto respect Gods creation.Many other Marianists are committing to thisaction right now, Gray said, and we can supportyou along your journey to a more sustainable life. \x01Kathleen Nelson is a writer/photographer from St. Louis.20Call1.800.348.4732'