Bok Choy in Cream Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this luxurious Bok Choy in Cream Sauce recipe, where tender, seared baby bok choy meets a velvety Parmesan-infused cream sauce. Perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and a dash of ground nutmeg, this dish transforms a humble vegetable into an elegant culinary masterpiece. Quick and easy to prepare, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve this creamy bok choy alongside roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or your favorite protein for a sophisticated and flavorful pairing. With its irresistible combination of textures and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! Keywords: Bok Choy in Cream Sauce, creamy vegetable side dish, Parmesan sauce, garlic bok choy, elegant side dishes, quick recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads Baby bok choy
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the baby bok choy thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Cut each head in half lengthwise and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bok choy, cut side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Pour in the water, cover the skillet, and let steam for 3-4 minutes until the bok choy is tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked bok choy to the skillet, spooning the cream sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bok choy is fully warmed and coated in the sauce.
Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle any remaining cream sauce over the bok choy. Serve hot as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2306 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1493 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3038 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
