This bok choy (paksoi) dish can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and is among the easiest, most tasty preparations of cruciferous greens imaginable. It pairs beautifully with almost any Asian dish, but I prefer it on its own, with a bowl of rice.

This bok choy (paksoi) dish can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and is among the easiest, most tasty preparations of cruciferous greens imaginable. It pairs beautifully with almost any Asian dish, but I prefer it on its own, with a bowl of rice.

Tuscans are known as mangiafagioli (‘bean-eaters)’) and this filling soup has a long history in rural Tuscany where big pots were cooked in farmers’ families so that this delicacy could be enjoyed for days on end by re-heating the soup prepared in advance.

You may want to include more cruciferous vegetables in your diet, both for their health benefits as well as their ability to grow fast in almost all places. I will add a recipe every Monday.

Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are widely promoted as important part of a healthy diet and have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, and are being studied for their potential role in cancer prevention.