Mediterranean Diet Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze
Transform your weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed, Mediterranean diet-inspired feast with this Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze. Tender baby bok choy is lightly charred on the grill to enhance its natural sweetness, then brushed with a savory glaze made from garlic, soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and a touch of sesame oil for an irresistible umami kick. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this quick 20-minute recipe is a perfect side dish or light entrée. Healthy, vibrant, and bursting with bold flavors, it’s an easy way to elevate your grilling repertoire while staying true to wholesome Mediterranean diet principles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the bok choy under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice each head in half lengthwise.
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to form the glaze.
Brush the cut sides of the bok choy with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
Place the bok choy cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes or until they have nice grill marks and are slightly charred.
Flip the bok choy and grill for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still crisp-tender.
Remove the bok choy from the grill and brush generously with the garlic soy glaze while they are still hot.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean diet-friendly dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3421 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2328 mg | 50% | |
*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.
