Daniel: Fast Food Options NuVegan
Fast Food Options: NuVegan Café
For those of you who may not always have the time or patience to cook an entire meal we’ll offer you a few “Fast Food Options” for you to consider while on The Daniel Fast.
This week’s featured “Fast Food Option” is NuVegan Café.
If you want some food that’s going to stick to your ribs, and you’re not allergic to soy, check out NuVegan Café. Make sure you ask about the ingredients of each dish to ensure you only order food with plant based dairy products; and no sugar.
Check them out online at www.nuvegancafe.com, in DC at 2928 Georgia Avenue, NW, or in Maryland at 8150 Baltimore Avenue in College Park.
Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, nor any of it’s ministers, members or representatives does not officially endorse any company, sponsor, or their products and/or services.
Daniel: Cajun Corn
Cajun Corn
Recipe from: alacartekitchen.wordpress.com
(“Back by POP-ular demand!” Posted June 8, 2010)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Quarts popped popcorn (plain or organic with no butter added)
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- ½ Teaspoon onion powder
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Teaspoon lemon pepper
About this recipe
It’s snack time! This tasty “Cajun Corn” treat, featured on alacartekitchen.wordpress.com will serve all of you salty, spicy, crunch-aholic snackers well. For the purpose of The Daniel Fast please omit the butter and make sure the popcorn you use is plain or organic with no butter added). Make sure you read the labels.
Directions
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Daniel: Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili
Recipe from: FoodNetwork.com (Courtesy of Robin Miller)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Baby lima beans or regular lima beans, frozen
- ½ Bag Black beans
- ½ Bag Pinto beans
- 1/3 Cup Cilantro, fresh leaves
- 1 tsp Coriander, ground
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Green bell pepper
- ½ Bag Dry Kidney beans, red
- 2 Tbsp Mexican oregano or regular oregano, dried
- 1 Cup Onion
- 1 Tbsp Fresh jalapeno
- 2 Cups chopped tomatoes
- 4 Cups Organic Vegetable broth, reduced-sodium
- 1 tsp Hot sauce
- 1/3 Cup Couscous
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Cumin, ground
About this recipe
It’s time for chili! This FoodNetwork.com “Vegetarian Chili” is great for the slow cooker. Of course, for the purpose of The Daniel Fast, you’ll need to make a few modifications to the recipe, but it will be great.
For The Daniel Fast, substitute the canned beans for dry beans unless you can find canned beans without sugar and other additives. Be sure to soak the dry beans overnight (about 12 hours) before using them in this recipe. Add fresh peppers if you like a little more heat. Also, omit the cheese and always read the labels on prepared and pre-packaged food products.
Directions
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Daniel: Quinoa Veggie Fried Rice
Quinoa Veggie “Fried Rice”
Recipe from: DamnDelicious.net (Posted by Chungah)
Ingredients
- 1 Head Broccoli
- 2 Carrots
- ½ Cup Corn, frozen (no sugar added)
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Ginger, fresh
- 2 Green onions
- 8 oz Mushrooms
- 1 Onion, small
- ½ Cup Peas, frozen (no sugar added)
- 1 Zucchini
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce (no sugar added)
- 3 Cups Quinoa, cooked
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
About this recipe
If you’re hankering for fried rice, this “Quinoa Veggie “Fried Rice” featured on DamnDelicious.net will do the trick. Of course, for the purpose of The Daniel Fast, you’ll need to make a few modifications to the recipe, but it will still turn out great.
Please omit the following when you prepare this dish: eggs, soy sauce (unless there’s no sugar or “ose” products listed on the ingredients label) and Sriracha. Also, make sure the quinoa is plain (without flavors or additives) and read the labels on prepared or pre-packaged products.
Directions
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Daniel: Fast Food Options Chipotle
Fast Food Options: Chipotle’s Burrito Bowl
For those of you who may not always have the time or patience to cook an entire meal we’ll offer you a few “Fast Food Options” for you to consider while on The Daniel Fast.
This weeks featured Fast Food Option is Chipotle’s Burrito Bowl.
Instead of ordering a salad, order a burrito bowl with any of the following available ingredients.
- Guacamole
- Brown Rice
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Fajita Veggies
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
- Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa
- Lettuce
Enjoy!
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Daniel: Portabella Mushroom Bake
PORTBELLA MUSHROOM BAKE
Ingredients:
- 1 Portabella Mushroom
- 1 Cup of Baby Spinach
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- ¼ Vidalia Onion
- ¼ Red Bell Pepper
- ¼ Yellow Bell Pepper
- Salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove stem and gills from mushroom. Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Clean and dry onion and bell peppers. Slice thinly.
- Clean and dry spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot add onions, bell peppers and spinach. Saute until vegetables are tender. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
- Brush the outside of the mushroom with olive oil and place on a cookie sheet.
- Add sauteed veggies to the center of the mushroom. Bake in the oven about 20 minutes.
- Add salt as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Please note, when you slice into this mushroom it will be JUICY! You’ll have to use a real plate for this one; so get your napkins ready. This dish goes great with roasted Brussels sprouts and sliced tomatoes.
Daniel: Fried Apples
FRIED APPLES
Ingredients:
- 3 Medium Apples
- 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
- ¼ tsp. Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. Nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp. Raisins
- 2 Tbsp. Water
Directions:
- Peel apples and cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add ingredients to hot pan with a pinch of salt.
- Cook covered for 5 minutes.
- Add water and cover again.
- Cook until apples are tender.
This is the same awesome fried apples you’ve eaten for years, just without the butter and sugar. You won’t miss it too much.
Daniel: Breakfast Hash
BREAKFAST HASH
Ingredients:
- 2 Yukon Potatoes
- 1 Cup Butternut Squash
- ¼ Vidalia Onion
- ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 Cups Baby Spinach
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
- ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
- Water
- Parsley
Directions:
- Clean, dry and peel potatoes. Cut into ½ inch chunks.
- Peel squash and cut into ½ inch chunks.
- Peel onion and slice into thin strips.
- Clean tomatoes and cut in half.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- Clean and dry spinach.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and potatoes to the pan. When the onions become translucent, stir ingredients and add the garlic and squash.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir frequently and add 2 Tbsp. water as needed to avoid sticking.
- Add remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir. Do not cover the pan. Continue stirring and adding water as needed.
- Cook until tomatoes are soft and spinach is wilted.
- Top with fresh parsley as desired.
If you haven’t figured it out by now this dish is just a twist on the classic fried potatoes most of us grew up eating Saturday morning. Goes great with sliced strawberries or any fruit of your choice.
Daniel: Cucumber Snack
CUCUMBER SNACK
Ingredients:
- 1 Large Cucumber
- ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Organic Rice Vinegar
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Salt
Directions:
- Clean and peel cucumber. Cut it in half length-wise, then into sticks ½ inch wide and 2-3 inches long.
- Clean the tomatoes. Cut them in half.
- Add the ingredients into a bowl and toss.
- Add cracked black pepper and salt as desired.
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
This simple dish is great for a snack anytime. The rice vinegar has a lighter flavor than some other vinegar varieties. Be sure to read the product labels.
Daniel: Sweet Potato Fries
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Ingredients:
- 1 Sweet Potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash and dry the potatoes with the skin on.
- Cut the potatoes length wise into the shape of French fries.
- Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl until they are well coated.
- Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15 minutes; flip with a spatula or tongs then roast another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are brown and crispy.
Reduce cooking time for softer fries.