Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Tomato Side Dish
Elevate your next meal with this Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Tomato Side Dish, a smoky, tangy accompaniment that's both simple and full of flavor. Tender baby bok choy, caramelized cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant marinade of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic come together on the grill to create a savory side packed with antioxidants and nutrients. With hints of red pepper flakes for optional spice, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Serve this healthy and colorful side dish alongside grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a plant-based feast—sure to please any palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Baby bok choy
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the baby bok choy thoroughly and cut each head lengthwise into halves.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk the mixture together to form a marinade.
Add the baby bok choy halves and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the marinade.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Place the baby bok choy cut-side down on the grill. Cook for 2–3 minutes until you see grill marks, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until tender.
At the same time, add the cherry tomatoes to the grill (using a grill basket if needed) and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to caramelize.
Remove the vegetables from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.
Drizzle any remaining marinade from the bowl over the grilled vegetables for added flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1728 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2827 mg | 60% | |
*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.
