Banana Date "Milk Shake" (DF, GF)

This is SOOOOO  tasty as a banana date "milk shake" !!!!  

I also made it thinner to use as "milk" for my overnight oats during the Daniel Fast.  Just add another 1 or 1-1/2 cups of water, depending on how thin you want it.
 
Adapted from this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup water
4 medium to large very ripe bananas, sliced
8 dates, chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Mix everything in a blender until smooth.


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

because you, Lord, are supreme forever.
Psalm 92:8 (GNT)

Spicy Bulgur Kidney Bean Chili (DF)

This is on the spicy side, so reduce the chili powder or eliminate the chipotle powder if you want a milder chili.

The bulgur creates a "ground beef" texture to the chili.

My dad and sister-in-law LOVED this, they thought the bulgur added a nice texture and did not think it was TOOO spicy; although, they would not want it any spicier !!!

The comment below summed-up this chili very nicely:

"The dish is visibly appealing with its chocolaty tomato sauce, bright red kidney beans, and sunny yellow corn kernels. The corn gives a lovely crunch to every bite. And the bulgur provides both the look and mouth-feel of ground meat. This dish was 'just right' for me in terms of spiciness, but I like it hot! As the author said, leave out the chipotle (which is what provides the kick) and cut back on the chili powder and you will still have tasty but no heat. I found I had to add a half teaspoon of salt to lift the flavor just a touch."

Ingredients:
1/3 cup dry bulgur
1 onion, chopped
2 tsp minced jar garlic

1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cans kidney beans, with liquid
1 can corn, with liquid
1 cup water or veggie broth
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp chipotle powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp salt
1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid

Directions:
Place all ingredients (EXCEPT tomatoes) in a crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.

Add the can of tomatoes when there is about 1 hour left of cooking time.

Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 10 servings:  Calories 154,  Total Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 455mg, Carbs 31.8g, Fiber 8.9g, Sugars 5.7g, Protein 7.6g

How great are your actions, Lord! How deep are your thoughts!
Psalm 92:5 (GNT)

Pineapple Beans and Rice (DF, GF)

This has a mild curry flavor with a sweetness from the raisins and pineapple.  I like using pineapple tidbits because they are smaller than the chunks.

Ingredients:

1 cup dry brown rice
1 can adzuki beans, with liquid (or red kidney beans)
1 - 20 oz can pineapple chunks or tidbits, with liquid (no sugar)
1/2 cup raisins
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and cook until done.


I really like the Rival 6-cup Rice Cooker w/Steamer.   It makes cooking rice SOOO easy.  I just put all the ingredients in the cooker .  So my rice dish is complete with spices and veggies when the rice is cooked.  The 6 cup isn't a big rice cooker, but it is plenty for 2 people.  

Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 8 servings:  Calories 277,  Total Fat .8g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 124mg, Carbs 63.8g, Fiber 2.1g, Sugars 12.9g, Protein 4.2g

Your mighty deeds, O Lord, make me glad;  because of what you have done, I sing for joy.

Psalm 92:4 (GNT)

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