Heart-Healthy Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your healthy eating routine with this Heart-Healthy Steamed Pak Choy recipe, a nutrient-packed side dish that combines simplicity and flavor. Featuring fresh pak choy (also known as bok choy), aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger, this dish is delicately steamed to preserve nutrients and natural crunch. A drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce and optional toasted sesame oil adds depth, while nutty sesame seeds provide the perfect finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or health-conscious meal planning. Serve it alongside whole grains like quinoa or brown rice for a wholesome, balanced meal that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect for vegetarian, heart-healthy, and low-sodium diets, this delightful dish is proof that eating well can be irresistibly tasty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pak Choy (also called Bok Choy)
- 500 milliliters Water
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Rinse the pak choy thoroughly under cold water, ensuring to remove any dirt from the leaves and base. Trim the ends and slice larger pak choy heads into halves or quarters if needed.
Peel the garlic and either finely mince or thinly slice it. Peel the ginger and finely grate 1 teaspoon.
In a steamer or steaming basket, heat 500 milliliters of water to a boil over medium heat.
Place the pak choy in the steamer basket, ensuring it is evenly spread out for consistent cooking. Cover with a lid and steam for about 3-4 minutes, or until the leaves are tender and the stems are slightly crisp yet cooked through.
While the pak choy is steaming, heat a small pan over low heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the pak choy is finished steaming, remove it from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate.
Drizzle the low-sodium soy sauce and optional toasted sesame oil over the pak choy. Sprinkle the grated ginger and toasted sesame seeds on top. Add the minced or sliced garlic as garnish for a flavorful, heart-healthy dish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair it with whole grains like brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1303 mg | 28% | |
*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.
