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Lentil Spinach “Meatballs”

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Lentil-Spinach "Meatballs"

Whenever I do the Daniel Fast, I typically make at least one batch of these plant-based meatballs. The beautiful green pigmentation you see is from the spinach, which contains chlorophyll (rich in vitamins A, C, K, and E). Also, the lentils and walnuts add a nice amount of protein, making this dish one that's full of nutrients your body needs.
3.17 from 12 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup dry lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
  • 1/2 cup diced onion, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped white button mushrooms
  • 1/2 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour or oat flour see Recipe Notes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place lentils and broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, and add 1/4 cup onions and garlic. Cover, and simmer with lid tilted for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While lentils cook, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add remaining 1/4 cup onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • When lentils are done cooking, drain and stir into onion-mushroom-spinach mixture. Add oat flour, walnuts, flaxseed meal, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well. Transfer to a food processor or blender and process 10-15 seconds or until smooth. Form mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons per ball) and place on an 11 by 17-inch baking dish that has been rubbed with olive oil. Bake 30 minutes.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 2 meatballs)

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Notes

  • To sort lentils, spread them in a single layer on an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet. Look for discolored or misshapen beans, and discard any unwanted debris. Place good lentils into a colander and rise thoroughly with warm water.
  • 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).
  • Serve alone as an appetizer or as part of a main dish.
  • Make a Daniel Fast spaghetti and meatballs dish by topping with Classic Tomato Sauce and brown rice, spaghetti squash, or whole grain pasta.
  • 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.

 

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

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)

Notes

 

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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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

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)

Mashed Potato and Corn Casserole

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Mashed Potato and Corn Casserole

3.60 from 10 votes
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Course Side Dish
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk
  • 1 14.5-ounce can corn kernels, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions, green parts only
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup corn flour or corn meal
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Boil or steam potatoes until tender (about 20 minutes). Pour in almond milk, and mash until smooth. Put corn in a food processor and process about 10 seconds to break corn into smaller pieces. Mix corn with potatoes, and add parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Heat olive oil over medium heat, and cook onions until soft and translucent. Add green onions and garlic, and cook one minute, stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn.
  • Stir into potato-corn mixture. Lightly spray or rub a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with olive oil, and spread mixture into dish. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix corn flour, olive oil, and garlic powder until well blended. Sprinkle over top of casserole, and bake 30 minutes.
  • Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Notes

  • Top with Asparagus and Mushroom
  • Sauté.
  • Substitute 1-2 tablespoons fresh chives or 1/2 tablespoon dried chives for the green onions.
  • Stir in a cup of steamed chopped broccoli.
  • Top with sliced olives.
  • Add a little spice by stirring in a can of green chiles.

 

Rosemary Split-Pea Soup

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Rosemary Split Pea Soup

This soup is just as thick and hearty just the regular version (minus the ham). However, my soup adds just enough rosemary to make it stand out in the split pea crowd.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Course Soup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
  • 2 cups dry split peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Empty split peas in a colander, and rinse well. Sort through peas to remove any unwanted particles. Set aside. Heat olive oil in large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots and onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add water or broth, peas, rosemary, bay leaf, and salt. Heat to boiling, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes with lid on and slightly tilted.
  • Remove peas and vegetables, and discard bay leaf. Transfer peas and vegetables to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth (you may need to do this in two batches, because filling your processor or blender more than half full could cause the hot soup to pop the lid.) Return to saucepan. Cook 5 more minutes, and serve.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

Notes

  • Top with toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and/or raw sunflower seeds.
  • 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.

Tahini Wild Rice Cakes

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Tahini Wild Rice Cakes

Tahini Wild Rice Cakes

These rice cakes aren't the wimpy, air-filled ones that leave you feeling hungry. They're filling, nutritious, and easy to make--all that a good rice cake should be.
3.06 from 18 votes
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour or brown rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onions or green onions
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Avocado slices

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients, except avocado slices, in a large bowl, and stir well. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop out 1/3 cup of mixture for each cake, and flatten in the skillet with a spatula. Cook 5 minutes, flip rice cake, and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Serve warm. Top with avocado, if desired.
  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 rice cake)

Bake in an air fryer

  • Place flattened rice cakes in an air fryer and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

Notes

  • Rice cakes will pack and hold together better if the rice is warm.
  • If you're having trouble keeping your rice cake together, try adding a little more tahini (a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds).
  • Top with Salsa or Guacamole with a Little Kick.
  • Substitute brown rice for wild rice or use a combination of both.
  • Serve as a side dish with soup or salad.

Coconut Fig Bars

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Coconut Fig Bars

These wonderfully moist, chewy treats are so good that you won't believe there's no added sugar in them.
4.67 from 18 votes
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix coconut flour, oats, applesauce, and Date Honey until well combined. Stir in figs, pecans, flaxseed meal (if using), coconut, and cinnamon.
  • Lightly rub an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with olive oil and press mixture into dish. Bake 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes at room temperature and serve.
  • Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 bar)

Notes

  • Substitute almond flour, oat flour, or whole wheat flour for coconut flour.
  • Increase shredded coconut for more coconut flavor.

South of the Border Pizza

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South of the Border Pizza

Although this is a fairly involved recipe, you can simplify it by doing some of the prep work ahead of time. Believe me, it's well worth your effort.
5 from 7 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sauce

  • 1 15.5-ounce can pinto beans, undrained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Toppings

  • 1 cup Salsa liquid drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can corn kernels, drained & roasted see Recipe Notes
  • 4 ounces Taco Tofu Crumbles, optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Taco Tofu Crumbles

  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix crust ingredients together in a large bowl or food processor until dough forms a ball. Rub a little flour on a rolling pin, and roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a preheated pizza stone or an oiled pizza pan. If dough is too sticky to roll, put some flour on your fingertips and press dough to edges. With a fork, prick holes all across crust dough. Bake 10 minutes, and remove from oven.
  • While crust is baking, prepare Taco Tofu Crumbles, if desired. Put cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, and mix well. Heat olive oil in a skillet, and add tofu. Mix in cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Taco Tofu Crumbles
  • When crust is done, remove from oven and spread pinto bean sauce and salsa on top. Add 1/2 cup of roasted corn kernels, tofu crumbles, roasted red peppers, olives, and onions. Sprinkle cumin over pizza. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges of crust are brown and slightly crispy. Remove from oven, and let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • To roast corn kernels, place on a lightly-oiled 11 x 17-inch baking sheet, and spread out in one layer. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir well, and return to oven for another 5-10 minutes. Corn should be slightly browned.
  • Use the remaining roasted corn kernels in a stir-fry or as a salad topping.
  • To simplify this recipe, do as much prep work as you can ahead of time. Put everything in containers, and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the pizza.
  • Drain the juice out of the salsa by pressing it in a colander; otherwise, the crust will tend to be a little soggy.
  • For a gluten-free crust, use brown rice flour for the wheat flour, or use all cornmeal.