Bok Choy Side Dish
Elevate your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Bok Choy Side Dish, a vibrant addition to any meal that’s both healthy and irresistibly tasty. Featuring tender baby bok choy stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger in fragrant sesame oil, this recipe is finished with a savory soy sauce glaze and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in under 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or grilled proteins, making it an ideal companion for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Garnish with crunchy sesame seeds for a touch of texture, and enjoy a side dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of quick, veggie-forward recipes with Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Baby bok choy
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the baby bok choy under cold water to remove any dirt between the leaves. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Slice each baby bok choy in half lengthwise. For larger bok choy, you may quarter them.
Peel and mince the garlic. Peel the ginger and finely grate or mince it.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let them burn.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the baby bok choy cut-side down to the pan. Allow them to cook for about 2 minutes without stirring to get a slight sear.
Pour the soy sauce and water over the bok choy. Gently toss or stir to coat the bok choy in the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it steam for 3–4 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and sprinkle red pepper flakes, if using. Toss once more to mix the flavors well.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement rice, noodles, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1525 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2317 mg | 49% | |
*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.
