Low Sodium Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze
Elevate your grilling game with this Low Sodium Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze—a deliciously light and healthy side dish bursting with umami flavor! Tender baby bok choy is charred to perfection on the grill, then brushed with a lip-smacking low sodium garlic-soy glaze infused with the warmth of ginger, a touch of honey, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds and fragrant fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and nutritious recipe pairs beautifully with grilled meats, tofu, or rice bowls, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, it proves that low sodium doesn’t mean low flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 0.25 cups low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the baby bok choy under cold water to remove any dirt and grit. Cut each head in half lengthwise.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Drizzle the bok choy halves with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Use your hands to rub the oil into the leaves and the base.
Place bok choy cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes, or until the leaves are slightly charred and wilted.
Flip the bok choy halves over and brush them generously with the garlic soy glaze. Grill for an additional 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Transfer the grilled bok choy to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2831 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 877 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2315 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.
