Does your body sometimes crave the goodness of the garden? Mine does, especially after indulging in too many sweets while on vacation. Even though I maintain that 80% fruit, vegetable, whole food plan, that 20% of junk is causing misery. So, it’s back to basics with this Cashew Cauliflower & Asparagus Medley.
Cauliflower is a Powerhouse in Fighting Disease
When I think of all the benefits of cauliflower and asparagus I start to feel better already. The idea of decreasing joint pain and stiffness is appealing with this combination of anti-inflammatory delights. Cauliflower for instance, contains antioxidants that help fight cancer, the aging process and aide hormone balance. As a member of the brassica family of vegetables, cauliflower contains phytochemicals that lower oxidative stress, promote detoxifying enzymes, stimulate the immune system, decrease the risk of cancer, inhibit cancer causing mutations at the cellular level, as well as reducing the ability of cancer cells to grow and reproduce (1). We are talking, POWERHOUSE, of God given ability to fight disease.
While the benefits of cauliflower are amazing, its sister asparagus, in this dish also empowers our cells to fight disease! The polyphenols extracted in one study showed five antioxidant nutrients to fight disease; including ferulic acid, quercetin, rutin, isorhamnetin and kaempferol (2).
I don’t know about you, but I’m in! I’m starting by combining the lovely cauliflower with asparagus and cashews.
What God Puts in The Garden is So Good!
And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.
Genesis 1:29
There is no doubt science reveals the complexity and phenomenal plan of God’s provision for our bodies. His provision for our bodies is only outdone only by His provision for our mind and souls… through his word. So be assured today, in the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God, he was with God in the beginning and the word became flesh and dwelt among us in the form of Jesus. (John 1:1, 14).
What a beautiful plan for divinely designed people!
Cashew Cauliflower & Asparagus Medley
Ingredients
- 6 Button Mushrooms (Cleaned and Chopped)
- 1 Tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 Clove Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Head Organic Cauliflower, washed and Chopped
- 5-6 Spears Organic Asparagus
- 1 TSP Thyme
- 1 TSP Onion Powder
- 1/2 TSP Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Cashews
Instructions
- Sauté the mushrooms in heated olive oil until tender. Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about a minute or two. Then add the chopped cauliflower and asparagus and cook a couple of minutes until just tender, add spices and top with chopped cashews. Enjoy!
So, if you like this Cashew Cauliflower & Asparagus medley you may also like more dishes from the brassica family! You can check them out here:
Parsnip & Chickpea Saute’ – Strengthen Your Heart (mystypfeffer.com)
Thank you and God bless you on your journey of battling chronic disease!
References:
- Kapusta-Duch J, Kopeć A, Piatkowska E, Borczak B, Leszczyńska T. The beneficial effects of Brassica vegetables on human health. Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2012;63(4):389-95. PMID: 23631258. The beneficial effects of Brassica vegetables on human health – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Fan R, Yuan F, Wang N, Gao Y, Huang Y. Extraction and analysis of antioxidant compounds from the residues of Asparagus officinalis L. J Food Sci Technol. 2015 May;52(5):2690-700. doi: 10.1007/s13197-014-1360-4. Epub 2014 Apr 20. PMID: 25892766; PMCID: PMC4397332.
Extraction and analysis of antioxidant compounds from the residues of Asparagus officinalis L – PubMed (nih.gov)
