DAY 20: Jan. 28, 2012: DEVO & RECIPE OF THE DAY

Romans 12:12   ¹² When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.

Wow this verse says a lot in few words! The certainty of our hope is a pretty cause for our hope, I’m sure you agree. We should not only pray during hard times, but also maintain communion with God through prayer at ALL TIMES!

Breakfast Home Fries (not just for breakfast)

First of all, these delicious home fries (or breakfast fries) are not French fries. Instead they are meant to be eaten with a fork, are an excellent addition to most meals – especially breakfast – and a good way to feed a lot of people cheaply and easily. For a potato with a lower glycemic index, opt for a red skinned or sweet potato – these types have a similar texture and quality, but without the spiked insulin response. Serve this dish with unsweetened natural applesauce or try them with black bean chili and salsa!

Ingredients:

3 Russet potatoes, scrubbed and cubed to 1/2-inch

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 teaspoons soy sauce

¼ teaspoons black pepper

½ teaspoons paprika or chili powder

5-6 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters (optional)

2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Preparation:

1. Steam the potatoes over boiling water for approximately 10 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife; remove from the heat and set aside.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat ¼ cup water over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the water has evaporated and the onion begins to stick to the pan.

3. While scraping the pan, add another ¼ cup water. Cook until the onion begins to stick again, adding additional water as needed; continue cooking for approximately 15 minutes or until the onion is very brown and sweet.

4. Add the potatoes, soy sauce, black pepper and paprika or chili powder. Cook, turning gently with a spatula, until the potatoes are golden brown.

5. Garnish with the cherry tomatoes and the green onions.

Makes 4 servings