Daniel Fast Recipe: Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Here is a great recipe that compliments the Daniel Fast lifestyle very well– Quinoa stuffed red bell peppers!

Ingredients: 

4 bell peppers (cut the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds inside)

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup corn

1 can black beans

1 diced onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp cumin

½ salt

½ pepper

Instructions: 

Sauté onion and garlic. Mix with quinoa, corn, beans, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Stuff the mixture into bell peppers. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes.

Enjoy!

Food for The Soul

Read Psalm 27:1-5,

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

² When the wicked advance against me
    to devour me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
³ Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.

⁴ One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.
⁵ For in the day of trouble
    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.

Food for Thought

There are times in our lives when we feel like we are surrounded by obstacles on every side–but God is with us, and we don’t have to fear. In the darkest moments of Daniel’s life, his faith in God was his light. As Christian women, we too can find strength in our faith when we are faced with difficult moments. God is our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble!

Daniel Fast Tips:

1. Experiment with different methods of cooking, such as steaming or roasting, to bring out the natural flavors in your foods.

2. Keep ready-to-eat snacks handy like chopped veggies, fruits, nuts, and seeds.

3. Read books or watch documentaries related to fasting or health to stay motivated and informed.

4. Use this period as an opportunity to break from unhealthy eating habits and cravings.

5. Take note of how your body reacts to different foods during the fast.

A Daniel Fast Prayer

Lord, as I continue on this Daniel Fast, give me a steadfast spirit to devote myself solely to you. Like David, help me to remember that you are my light and salvation, therefore I have nothing to fear. Amen.