Low Fat Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and nutritious Low Fat Steamed Pak Choy recipe, which delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Featuring tender, steamed pak choy paired with a light garlic-soy sauce dressing, this dish is both healthy and satisfying. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weekdays or as a wholesome addition to a larger meal. Low in fat and rich in vitamins, the pak choy retains its natural crunch and vibrant green color through gentle steaming, while optional sesame oil and seeds add a subtle nutty aroma and visually appealing garnish. Ideal for anyone seeking a quick, plant-based dish that’s low-calorie yet high in flavor—this recipe is simple, nourishing, and sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pak Choy
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, for garnish)
- 200 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the pak choy thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or grit, especially from the base of the stalks. Slice each pak choy in half lengthwise if they are large.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set them aside.
In a large pot or pan with a lid, add 200 milliliters of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Place the pak choy in a steamer basket over the simmering water. Cover the pot with the lid and steam the pak choy for 5-6 minutes, or until the stems are tender and the leaves turn bright green.
While the pak choy is steaming, in a small bowl, mix the minced garlic and the low-sodium soy sauce. This will be your light dressing.
Once the pak choy is steamed, carefully remove it from the steamer basket and transfer it to a serving plate.
Drizzle the garlic-soy sauce mixture over the pak choy evenly. If using, add a light drizzle of sesame oil for extra flavor.
Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately as a side dish or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1298 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.
