Daniel Fast Recipes for Real Life

Five simple and soul-food inspired flavors that keep the comfort in your Daniel Fast meals

The Daniel Fast doesn’t have to feel complicated — or flavorless. Over the years, I’ve learned that eating simply can still be satisfying when you focus on real ingredients and soulful flavor.

Whether you’re doing a full 21-day Daniel Fast or just leaning into cleaner eating, these are the recipes I make most often. They’re easy, hearty, and rooted in what I actually enjoy: sweet potatoes, collard greens, cabbage, spinach, zucchini, and a good mix of onions, peppers, and fresh garlic.

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Daniel Fast Recipes: Table of Contents

1. Sweet Potato & Collard Green Stew
2. Southern Veggie Soup with Cabbage
3. Zucchini & Potato Hash
4. “Chicken” Curry with Quorn Pieces
5. Pinto Bean & Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl

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1. Collard Green Stew

Serves: 4–6 | Protein: Black-eyed peas or pinto beans

This is one of my favorite comfort meals during a fast — hearty, earthy, and full of flavor.
Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper in olive oil. Add chopped collard greens and 2 cans of cooked beans. Pour in vegetable broth to cover and season with smoked paprika, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. Simmer until the collard greens are tender and the broth is rich. You can serve over cooked brown rice.

Alternative to serving over rice: Add cubed sweet potatoes or russet potatoes to the pot as you cook the collard greens.

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2. Southern Veggie Soup with Cabbage

Serves: 6 | Protein: Pinto beans

Think of this as your reset bowl — cozy and cleansing at the same time. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers in olive oil until soft. Add diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, and a can of pinto beans. Cover with vegetable broth and simmer until everything is tender. Blend about half the soup for a creamy texture, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

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3. Zucchini & Potato Hash

Serves: 2–3 | Protein: Serve with black-eyed peas

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Dice zucchini, your choice of potatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Sauté everything in olive oil with garlic, paprika, and sea salt until golden and slightly crisp. Add a handful of fresh spinach at the end and let it wilt down.

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4. “Chicken” Curry with Quorn Pieces

Serves: 4 | Protein: Quorn pieces or black-eyed peas

This one’s a favorite in my house — my husband loves it – and it’s simple, flavorful, and surprisingly hearty. Sauté onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in olive oil. Add Quorn “chicken” pieces and cook until warm. Follow directions on curry sauce mix. Add chopped zucchini or spinach and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve over brown rice.

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5. Pinto Bean & Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Tex-Mex Style)

Serves: 4 | Protein: Pinto beans

Roast cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, and chili powder. Combine in a bowl with pinto beans, sautéed onions, peppers, and spinach. Drizzle with lime juice and top with fresh cilantro or avocado slices. Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast if you like a cheesy flavor.

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Daniel Fast Recipes: A Final Word

These recipes are simple, flavorful, and perfect for those moments in fasting where your body still needs nourishment, but your soul is craving comfort.