Here’s a few menu samples of Daniel Fast which appeared in Woman’s World magazine (3/26/12 issue). Find below for more recipes.
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Daniel Fast – Breakfast Ideas
Choose 1 daily
1. Oatmeal
I cup oatmeal (not instant) with 1/4 cup chopped apples, 2 Tbs. raisins, 1 Tbs. chopped walnuts and pinch of cinnamon
2. Daniel Fast Smoothie
1 cup calcium-fortified unsweetened soymilk, 1 small banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries of choice, 2-3 ice cubes; whip in blender 10 almonds or 20 pistachios
Daniel Fast – Lunch Menus
Choose 1 daily
1. Flatbread with Salad
3 cups fresh baby spinach topped with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, segments of 1 small orange, 2 Tbs. toasted sliced almonds, 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil and apple cider vinegar to taste
1 whole-wheat flatbread
2. Quick Mediterranean Platter
1 medium sliced tomato, 1 small sliced ball pepper, 1/4 cup pepperoncini, 5 large olives, 1/3 cup hummus
1 1/2 oz. whole-wheat flatbread
3. Easy Veggie Soup
Simmer 1 cup chopped vegetables (such as scallions, carrots, and greens), 1/2 cup white beans and herbs to taste in 2 cups vegetable broth
1 baked sweet potato, 1 tsp. olive oil, rosemary or other herb to taste
Daniel Fast: Dinner Menus
Choose one daily
1. Pasta
2 cups whole-grain pasta
1 serving Easy Pasta Sauce (recipe below)
Easy Pasta Sauce:
Saute 1/2 cup each diced bell pepper and onion and 1 clove chopped garlic in 1 Tbs. olive oil.
Stir in 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce plus herbs, salt and pepper to taste; simmer for 30 minutes. (Makes 6 servings).
2. Pineapple-Cashew Rice
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in pan; lightly brown 1/4 cup drained crushed pineapple (no syrup); stir in 3/4 cup cooked brown rice, 2 Tbs. chopped cashews; top with fresh chopped cilantro to taste
1 1/2 cup steamed broccoli or snow peas
3. Corn, Blackbeans and Avocado
3 cups chopped romaine, 3/4 cup each canned corn and black beans, 1/3 of an avocado, 1/4 cup fresh chunky salsa and lime wedges
Snacks
Choose 2 daily
3 cups air-popped popcorn
1 small tangerine/mandarin orange
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1 whole-grain flatbread
1 1/2 tsp. natural nut butter
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Mango Smoothie:
Blend 1 cup calcium-fortified unsweetened soymilk with 1/2 cup chopped, frozen mango, plus optional dash of cardamom
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8 large olives
1/2 large whole-grain pita
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1/2 cup chickpeas with sprinkle of salt and 1 tsp. olive oil, roast at 375°F for 45 minutes, stirring often
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Daniel Fast Trail Mix:
1 Tbs. each raisins or chopped dates, chopped dried apple, unsalted nuts and sunflower seeds
“Daniel Fast” Diet – Quick Links:
‘Daniel Fast’ Recipes Samples (Susan Gregory):
- Daniel Fast: Breakfast Recipes
- Daniel Fast: Salads
- Main Courses
- Soups and Stews
- Daniel Fast: Flatbreads
- Daniel Fast: Snack Ideas
Source: Woman’s World, 3/26/12 pp, 18, 19
