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Delicata Squash Rings

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baked delicata squash rings

Delicata Squash Rings

When it comes to squash, most people tend to limit themselves to summer squash and zucchini, not realizing they're missing out on some of the sweetest vegetables God has created - winter squash. The most popular varieties are acorn squash, butternut squash, delicata squash, and spaghetti squash.
This recipe features delicata squash, also known as peanut squash or sweet potato squash. It's an oblong-shaped vegetable with a cream-colored, green striped skin. Delicata squash is mild tasting and fairly sweet with a nice, buttery texture, similar to that of sweet potatoes.
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Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 delicata squash. about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, unpeeled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash into 1/2-inch rings. Scoop out seeds and pulp from the middle of each ring and discard (a small ice cream scoop or melon baller works well).
  • Lightly spray or rub a baking sheet with olive oil, and place rings on sheet (or use a silicone mat). Do not overlap. Mix olive oil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Using a basting brush, spread olive oil mixture on both sides of rings.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Flip, and bake 10 minutes more or until golden brown and tender.

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Chipotle Black Bean Burger

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Chipotle Black Bean Burger

Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

The meaty taste of the black beans, combined with chipotle chile pepper seasoning, makes these burgers a hot Daniel Fast menu item.
3.32 from 161 votes
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes, about 1 large sweet potato, peeled
  • ¼ cup oat flour, brown rice flour, or other whole grain flour see Recipe Notes
  • ½ tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile pepper seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to broil setting. With a potato masher or fork, mash black beans in a large bowl, leaving about ¼ of the beans whole. Mix in sweet potatoes, oat flour, parsley, chipotle chile pepper seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Scoop out 1/3 cup of bean mixture, and place on an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet that has been rubbed with olive oil. Flatten and shape into a circle with spatula. Repeat with the remaining bean mixture to make 6 burgers.
  • Broil 4 inches from heat about 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Flip burgers carefully with spatula. Broil 2-3 more minutes, and serve.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 burger)

Cook in an air fryer

  • Place flattened burgers in an air fryer at 400 degrees. Cook 10-12 minutes.

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Notes

  • Make your own oat flour by placing old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender and process until fine (1 cup old-fashioned oats will yield about 3/4 cup ground oats).
  • You can also cook these burgers in an air fryer for about 7-8 minutes.

Wild Rice and Almond Casserole

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wild rice and almond casserole

Wild Rice and Almond Casserole

A simple casserole dish that pairs well with soup or salad. You can also add vegetables to make it even more flavorful and nutritious.
4.45 from 9 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice, onions, almonds, garlic, and salt. Cook 3-5 minutes or until the rice begins to turn slightly yellow, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer to a 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole dish, pour in broth, and cover. Bake 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

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Rockin’ Rosemary Turnips

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Rockin' Rosemary Turnips

Rockin' Rosemary Turnips

If you like mashed potatoes, chances are you'll fall in love with this new and exciting twist on an old favorite. Rockin' Rosemary Turnips is a dish is packed with flavor and nutrients. Topped off with caramelized onions, it's absolutely irresistible. Trust me.
Turnips are loaded with Vitamin C. Plus, they provide only 1/3 of the calories of an equal amount of potatoes. Need I say more? Go get some turnips, and get cooking!
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Course Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1 pound turnips, peeled and quartered
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook 15 minutes, or until slightly browned.
  • While onions are cooking, boil or steam turnips for 20 minutes or until tender. Mash until smooth (like mashed potatoes), and stir in 1/4 tsp rosemary. Keep warm.
  • Add garlic and the other 1/4 tsp rosemary to onion in skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, and serve with mashed turnips. Serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Notes

  • Substitute Russet baking potatoes for turnips.

Tomato Slices with Avocado and Basil

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tomato slices with avocado and basil

Tomato Slices with Avocado and Basil

3.50 from 2 votes
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Course Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 large tomatoes, cut into slices
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into slices
  • Chopped fresh basil or dried basil, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place avocado slices on tomatoes, and sprinkle with basil and salt.
  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 4 slices)

Broiled Pineapple Slices

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Broiled Pineapple Slices

Broiled Pineapple Slices

This recipe could be part of breakfast, a satisfying side dish, or served as dessert. It only takes minutes to prepare and is a palate pleaser!
3.82 from 27 votes
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Turn oven to broil setting. Place pineapple slices on a broiler pan lined with foil or an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet rubbed with olive oil (you can also use a silicon mat instead). Mix Date Honey and lime juice in a small bowl.
  • Spread on top side of pineapple. Place 3-4 inches below broiler for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each slice with ½ teaspoon coconut flakes. Broil for 2 minutes and serve.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 slice)

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Asparagus-Mushroom Sauté

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Asparagus Mushroom Saute

Asparagus-Mushroom Sauté

4.80 from 5 votes
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Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onions, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

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Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Soup

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carrot, apple, and ginger soup

Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Soup

The smooth texture of this soup will awaken your taste buds. It's slightly spicy, slightly sweet, and totally yummy.
3.65 from 17 votes
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Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups chopped apples, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or stockpot. Add onion, and cook until translucent. Mix in garlic and ginger, and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add vegetable broth, carrots, apples, bay leaf, thyme, salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • Remove from heat, and allow soup to cool about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Purée the soup in batches in a food processor or blender. When completely smooth, return to stovetop, and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Yield: 8 serving (serving size: about 1 cup)

Notes

  • I used Fuji apples, but you could use just about any type of apple, depending upon your personal preference.
  • If you like this flavor combination, try the Orient Express juice recipe.
  • If you don’t have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use a store-brought brand that’s Daniel Fast friendly. I recommend Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock.

Black and White Chili

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Black and White Chili

Black and White Chili

4.20 from 31 votes
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Course Soup
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
  • 3 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 15.5-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic, and cook one minute, stirring frequently so garlic doesn't burn. 
  • Add vegetable broth, beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Notes

  • Use navy beans instead of great northern beans.
  • If you don’t have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use a store-brought brand that’s Daniel Fast friendly. I recommend Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock.

 

Cinnamon Baked Apples

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cinnamon-baked apples

Cinnamon Baked Apples

You know how the old saying goes: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, this recipe is a delicious way to follow than ancient prescription for good health. Cinnamon Baked Apples can be served alone or as a topping for another dish.
3.87 from 37 votes
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups thinly-sliced apples, unpeeled (about 2 apples)
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sliced apples in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk apple juice and cinnamon, and pour over apples. Bake 15 minutes, stir, and bake another 15 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

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Ozarks Sunset Fruit Salad

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Ozarks Sunset Fruit Salad

Ozarks Sunset Fruit Salad

The inspiration for this colorful fruit salad came a few summers ago when I was sitting on my back deck, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The sky was an amazing array of color - so beautiful and vibrant. As I saw that majestic scene unfold, I was overwhelmed with the greatness of our God.
3.75 from 8 votes
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Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 4 kiwifruit, peeled & cut into half moons
  • 2 cups oranges, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.
  • Serve with Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing or Apple-Cinnamon Salad Dressing (see below for recipes).
  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)

 

Orange-Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

3.66 from 35 votes
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Course Salad
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon diced red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a covered glass jar, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)

Apple-Cinnamon Salad Dressing

3.23 from 62 votes
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Course Salad
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a covered glass jar, and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)

Artichoke-Tomato Sauce

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Artichoke Tomato Sauce

(Pictured with whole grain pasta)

Artichoke-Tomato Sauce

This hearty sauce is perfect when you want something more than regular tomato sauce.
5 from 4 votes
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Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup juice reserved
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put artichokes in a food processor, and pulse just long enough to break into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, and cook onion until translucent. Add garlic, and cook one minute, stirring frequently so garlic doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, artichokes, artichoke juice, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, and then lower heat. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Notes

  • Serve with whole grain pasta, brown rice, couscous, lentils, quinoa, or spaghetti squash.
  • Add chopped kale, mushorooms, or spinach.
  • Top with chopped olives.