Mysty PfefferI love the flavor of fresh turmeric root shredded on any dish for flavor and spice, especially eggs! So early this morning when the sniffles and cough become more intense, I decided to put a double dose on my eggs. The results…Spinach & Turmeric Eggs on Multigrain English Muffins.
It’s easy and delicious!
The turmeric can be found at a Wholefood store or ordered from a reputable supplier. I went to Etsy and found some to propagate for future use and some to eat fresh now. From the research I’ve seen, it takes this root about eight months to form good rooters. I’ll try to be patient, and start them indoors, since I don’t live in a beautiful tropical climate.
Healthier brands of English Muffins can be purchased at your local grocery store, or you can make your own. I prefer to make my own with fresh milled whole grain, but you do what works for you.
- All you need is a couple of free-range eggs
- 1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps. fresh grated turmeric root and ground black pepper
- 2 tsps. fresh chopped (or dried) oregano
- 1 tbsp of sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp of plain yogurt
- 1 whole grain English muffin
- 1/2 Cup fresh spinach.
- Heat the skillet, add the oil and spices, eggs, and then sunflower seeds.
- Toast your muffin, add the yogurt (some onion powder and more pepper) then the fresh spinach. Top with the eggs and seeds.
- You’ll get roughly 422 calories, 25 grams of GOOD fat, 18 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and a good portion of your potassium and magnesium for the day. Plus, a good portion of pain fighting, and anti-inflammatory properties found in the spices!
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric root is so amazing! Zesting the root into your oil as you begin to sauté eggs or veggies opens makes it more available for use in your cells. I did not know this spicy herb was fat-soluble until today. Also, a very wise Indian friend of mine told me to also “always” add black pepper to help absorb its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
If reducing arthritis pain is not enough to make you enjoy turmeric regularly, how about its anticancer effects? Or maybe the eighteen studies verifying its use to improve skin issues like dermatitis, photoaging, and psoriasis (1)? I’m all in for this tasty herb’s powerful benefits and in wonder anew at God’s magnificent plan to provide exactly what you and I need daily!
Devotion
God’s timing is always perfect. I may not realize it until much later, but after situations resolve, and I look back at what took place, I see Him there. I see what He prevented, and I see the wisdom in what he allowed. I know whatever happens is eventually for my good.
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 ESV – when he comes on that day to be – Bible Gateway
Oh, the awe and wonder of looking back and remembering the encouragement from others. Most importantly, those powerful prayers! Emotions are not as tender and the hurt not as new as time passes and faith pulls us through. May God continue to make us worthy of his calling and fulfill every resolve for good.
I pray you get encouragement from His word today! And I hope you begin making this Spinach & Turmeric Egg on an English Muffin a part of your daily defense against chemicals and disease!
References:
Vaughn AR, Branum A, Sivamani RK. Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytother Res. 2016 Aug;30(8):1243-64. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5640. Epub 2016 May 23. PMID: 27213821.
