Bok Choy in Warm Bacon Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Bok Choy in Warm Bacon Sauce! Tender baby bok choy is the star, sautéed in a savory glaze made with crispy bacon, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and just a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The dish is infused with bold flavors as garlic and sesame oil create an aromatic base, while optional red pepper flakes add a gentle heat for those who crave spice. Perfectly balanced between salty, tangy, and sweet, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal low-carb side or a light main course when served over steamed rice. Whether you're looking for a unique addition to your dinner table or an easy way to enjoy more greens, this dish offers indulgence with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads baby bok choy
- 4 slices bacon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the bok choy. Slice each head in half lengthwise and set aside.
Chop the bacon into small pieces and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water. Add the red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Place the bok choy cut-side down into the skillet, making sure the sauce coats the bok choy. Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bok choy is tender but still crisp.
Uncover the skillet and turn the bok choy over. Cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving plate and drizzle the warm bacon sauce over the top. Sprinkle the reserved crispy bacon bits on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed rice for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 3063 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1296 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3345 mg | 71% | |
*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.
