Man, if you’re adventurous but like to keep things simple, try this fresh Bok choy, squash, and herb souffle! It is absolutely savory, filling, and refreshing at the same time!
This is our first year of growing Bok choy in the garden. We ordered the plants from Azure Standard in April but they did not arrive until late May (our drop site didn’t meet delivery minimum in April). At the time, it was the hottest and driest part of our growing season.
I honestly didn’t think they were going to make it!
But I babied them with drinks of water morning and night those first couple of weeks. Thereafter, God was willing to begin the rain showers to feed them abundantly. All I can say is a quality seed, tender loving care, and rain does wonders for my plants!
This sickly little plant went from six inches to nearly three feet in 8 weeks! The Bok choy thrived, too.
Benefits of Bok-choy
According to an article by Lauren Panoff, MPH, ND from Healthline, Bok choy is rich in vitamins C, K, A, and folate. It also has a decent amount of selenium, potassium, fiber, and magnesium. Moreover, its impressive amount of abundant antioxidants help us fight the free radicals of oxidative stress. Antioxidant rich vegetables like this help decrease risks for autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and cancer, too. (1)
An interesting study conducted by Chinese scholars in medicine noted that natural sources of selenium contributed to decreased incidence of stomach, breast, colorectal, lung, and esophageal cancers. However, synthetic selenium supplements had no effect. (2)
Imagine that! God’s goodness from the garden trumps man’s poor attempts to mimic nutrition once again. Be filled and empowered with that knowledge today, my friend! He loves you and provides the very best for you in gardens across the globe.
The addition of squash, eggs, garlic, onions, thyme, and oregano lend their own beneficial properties to this dish as well. Feel free to check out more about oregano in this post.
Devotion
Summer is a time of warmth, opulence, and joy. We can truly appreciate and enjoy the many aspects of creating delicious food for ourselves and others on any given day. It is especially joyful if we can take part in the creation process as we pick and devise our own meals.
In the bible, summer is associated with abundant fruit, harvest to store, and plenty. (Proverbs 6:8, 10:5, 30:25) When king David is fleeing Jerusalem because his son Absalom rallies an army to take over the kingdom, he is met with the abundance of summer produce, from the faithful servant of Mephibosheth.
When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, bearing two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred bunches of raisins, a hundred of summer fruits, and a skin of wine. And the king said to Ziba, “Why have you brought these?” Ziba answered, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride on, the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat, and the wine for those who faint in the wilderness to drink.”
2 Samuel 16 ESV – David and Ziba – When David had passed – Bible Gateway
Even in his darkest moments, king David finds favor with God and man. He is cared for and provided for with the summer harvest despite treachery and danger. It is a historical event with profound implications you and I can cherish, too.
Our current circumstances never define God’s love for us, they are simply the consequences of surrounding sin in our lives and others that we cannot escape.
Mysty Pfeffer
However, through it all, God provides a way to cope, and a way to survive.
Although it may be with physical provision when we are in need, sometimes, it may be emotional comfort when we are depressed or lonely. More simply, we may receive just what we need from His life changing Word. It has the power to speak truth into our hearts over the lies of the world.
Regardless of our need, we can be sure God will meet it. In the meantime, my friend, enjoy your summer harvest and all the nutrients they provide as you check out one of many yummy recipes!
Bok Choy, Squash, & Herb Souffle
Bok Choy, Squash, & Herb Souffle
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Bok choy
- 1 small Onion
- 2 small Cloves of Garlic
- 1 Cup Yellow Squash
- 1/2 Cup Quinoa precooked
- 2 Sprigs thyme
- 2 Sprigs Oregano
- 2 Sprigs Parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Chop your vegetables and heat your skillet. (You can use ramekins and add a tablespoon of cottage cheese to make it light and fluffy. Or bake it for a tea party. I'm just keeping it simple (dairy free) and using a skillet.)
- Add a teaspoon of coconut or avocado oil to your skillet then add the onions and garlic. Sauté a minute, then add the Bok choy and squash.
- Sauté until the vegetables are tender about 5 mintues. Add the fresh herbs or 1tsp each dried herbs, spices, and salt.
- Then add the precooked quinoa and stir.
- Lastly, beat and add the four eggs and stir to mix them in well. Place the lid onto the souffle and let cook on low until the egg is cooked through. It takes about 5 minutes.
- Top with a dollop of plain yogurt and fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
If you are looking to improve your health you’ll find great low sugar recipes here and plenty of goodies from the garden to experiment with. You’ll also find a RN health and wellness coach to help you work through lifestyle changes that help fight chronic disease.
Thank you for stopping by the site and God bless!
Mysty
Simplifying Health God’s Way
References:
Cai X, Wang C, Yu W, Fan W, Wang S, Shen N, Wu P, Li X, Wang F. Selenium Exposure and Cancer Risk: an Updated Meta-analysis and Meta-regression. Sci Rep. 2016 Jan 20;6:19213. doi: 10.1038/srep19213. PMID: 26786590; PMCID: PMC4726178.
Panoff, Lauren, MPH, RD, February, 2021. Healthline.com. Bok Choy: Nutrition, Risks, and How to Eat It.
