Day 14

Blessed are those who hunger...can you relate to that during the last 12 days? Your eating, but to many, venture I say, to the greater majority very different than you are used to.  When you get that craving for something to eat that is on your "comfort food" list...turn your devotion away from food and towards the Lord instead. Allow him to "feed" you.  Mediate on this passage of Matthew 5, commonly known as the Beatitudes or Blessings.  Make a point today to count your blessings.   Keep a journal with you all day to write down the blessings that God brings to your mind.  Pray to thank Him for the blessings, even the ones that come as a result of enduring hardships or trials.

READ MATTHEW 5: 1-14 (THE BEATITUDES)

Recipe by BettyCrocker

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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Ingredients

• 10  oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked whole wheat, rice or corn pasta                                                   (linguine preferred) 
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  bunch broccoli, chopped (about 8 cups)
• 3/4  cup water
• 1  cup vegetable-broth
• 1  (4 1/4-oz.) can chopped ripe olives, drained
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook gemelli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in nonstick Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli; cook and stir 3 minutes.
3. Stir in water, vegetable broth and olives; cover and simmer an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
4. Add cooked pasta to broccoli mixture. Add salt and pepper; toss to combine