Chocolate Brownies - Take 3 (DF)

     

These brownies are a combination of this recipe and the fudgy brownie recipe I like !

Ingredients:

1 can black beans (I did not drain)

8 or 9 large medjool dates, sliced

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or water

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1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten free or spelt)

Directions:

Place the black beans, dates, vanilla extract and milk (or water) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl until well combined.  

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Batter will be thick.

Spread into an 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Kidney Butter Bean Salad (DF, GF)

A bean salad is always GREAT in the summer !!!  Make this for picnics, lunches, get-togethers, or a side dish for dinner.  The butter beans add a nice flavor to the bean salad.  This is a GREAT way to get your fiber !!!  

Ingredients:

2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 onion, chopped

2 Tbsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.  Let the salad sit for a couple hours before serving to blend the flavors.

Curry Hummus (DF, GF)

 

Make this the day before you plan on eating it so the flavors have time to "mellow".

Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed) 2 to 4 Tbsp water or liquid from beans,  or more until desired consistency (I actually use all the bean liquid) 1 Tbsp minced jar garlic 1 tsp lemon juice  1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 large medjool dates 1/2 tsp salt (optional) Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add water or liquid from beans, if needed to thin. My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor.  For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Chickpea "Meatballs" (DF)

 

My husband and I both really really liked these "meatballs".   We use them on spaghetti or in a sandwich.   These have a texture similar to actual meatballs.  

If you want....you can make them into burgers instead !  I have made them into burgers for a change.  I have a large/thick red burger press that I use to form the burger,  press the mixture with the back of a spoon to compress the mixture.  I only use 1/2 cup flour when making the burgers.  Then I bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35  minutes, turn burgers using a wide turner, then bake for another 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients:

2 cans chickpeas (drained)

1 small onion, cut into smaller pieces

6 Tbsp salsa (no sugar)

6 Tbsp ketchup or spaghetti sauce (no sugar in either one)

1 or 2 Tbsp  Bragg Liquid Aminos or soy sauce

2 Tbsp Italian seasoning

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

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1 cup non-white flour (I used Quinoa Flour )

1 cup cooked Quinoa  

Directions:

Place the chickpeas and onion in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds.

Add the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT the flour and quinoa). 

Pulse for a few more seconds - just until the chickpeas are broken up.  

Put the mixture into a bowl and add the flour and quinoa.  Stir to combine all ingredients. Keep mixing the ingredients until they "stick together".  

Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.  I left mine in the fridge overnight. 

Make "meatballs" out of the mixture and place on baking pan.  

Cook at 375 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes.  Then turn the "meatballs" over and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.

Chocolate Brownies - Take 2 (DF)

    

My husband LOVES these brownies.  When not on the Daniel Fast, I have also made these with gluten free flour and they come out fine.  I have also added 1 Tbsp instant coffee for a little different flavor (when not on the Daniel Fast) !

Ingredients:

2 large ripe bananas, sliced

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

6 large medjool dates, sliced

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1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 

1/2 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

Place the bananas, milk, vanilla and dates in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.  

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Batter will be thick.

Spread into an 8x8 pan and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Pumpkin Spice Butter / Spread / Hummus - (DF, GF)

   

I intended to make pumpkin spice hummus....BUT.....since I am not a huge pumpkin or pumpkin pie fan, I really didn't like it for my hummus ......SO....my husband tried it on toast as "butter" or "spread" for his toast.  He REALLY liked it on toast !!!   He said it kinda tastes like pumpkin pie and he LOVES pumpkin pie.  SO....try it as hummus or butter on toast or a spread !!!

Ingredients: 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can pumpkin puree 2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 to 4 Tbsp milk,  or more until desired consistency 4 large medjool date (I usually cut into pieces) Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add more milk, if needed to thin. My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor.  For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Sweet Potato Butter / Spread - (DF, GF)

  

My husband loves this on his toast !  It has a nice sweet potato spice flavor to it !  It keeps in the fridge for a few weeks.

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, cooked (between 1 and 1/2 to 2 cups) 1 ripe banana, sliced (about 1/2 cup - can be a little more) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 large medjool date (I usually cut into pieces) Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.   My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor.  For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Black Bean Hummus - (DF, GF)

  

I am on a hummus kick !  I have been eating an apple every day dipped in hummus, so I am having fun with different hummus flavors !!!

I really like this black bean hummus !!!  It is right up there with my other favorites: Sun Dried Tomato Hummus - Take 2 (DF, GF) and Chocolate Hummus - (DF, GF)

Ingredients: 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)  1 tsp minced jar garlic 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp dried cilantro flakes 1/2 tsp paprika (I actually use smoked paprika ) 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 2 to 4 Tbsp water or liquid from beans,  or more until desired consistency (I actually use all the bean liquid)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add water or liquid from beans, if needed to thin.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Peanut Butter Hummus - (DF, GF)

 

I am on a hummus kick !  I have been eating an apple every day dipped in hummus, so I am having fun with different hummus flavors !!!

Ingredients: 1 - 15 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) a little less than 1/2 cup peanut butter (no sugar) 4 large medjool dates  2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add water or liquid from beans, if you want it thinner. My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor.  For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Dog Food - Beef Turkey Potato Casserole

 

Our dogs LOVE homemade food....they sit at the stove waiting to eat it !! 

I started including potatoes since they are a good source of potassium.

Dogs can eat Pinto Beans, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Lentils and Garbanzo Beans.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground turkey (or chicken)

1 can chicken or beef broth

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1 cup uncooked rice

1 cup dry lentils  (I use Goya Lentils )

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1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed

2 cups sliced raw potatoes (white or sweet)

1/2 cup parm cheese

1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1 Tbsp ground turmeric

1 Tbsp ground ginger

water

Directions:

In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the ground meat on the stove over medium heat.

Next add the quinoa and lentils - make sure they are cooked.

Finally add in the rest of the ingredients and cook until spinach and potatoes are done.

Keep adding water as needed.