Nut-Free Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your veggie side dishes with this Nut-Free Steamed Pak Choy recipe—a delightful, quick, and healthy complement to any meal. Featuring tender, naturally sweet pak choy leaves, gently steamed to perfection, and a flavorful garlic sauce made with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this dish is packed with umami goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect gluten-free, nut-free option for busy weeknights or as a wholesome addition to an Asian-inspired feast. Serve it alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein for a light, nutritious meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pak choy
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the pak choy thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Trim the ends and separate the leaves if they are large. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Mince the garlic finely and set it aside.
Prepare a steam basket or steaming rack in a pot. Add water to the pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the steam basket, and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Place the pak choy in the steamer basket in an even layer, cover the pot, and steam for 3-5 minutes until the leaves are wilted and the stalks are tender but crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the pak choy is steaming, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 1 minute. Remove the sauce from heat.
Arrange the steamed pak choy on a serving platter. Drizzle the garlic sauce evenly over the vegetables, and sprinkle a pinch of salt if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish or with steamed rice for a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2070 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1402 mg | 30% | |
*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.
