Paleo Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze
Elevate your summer grilling game with this Paleo Grilled Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Glaze, a vibrant side dish that’s equal parts smoky, savory, and irresistibly sweet. Tender baby bok choy is charred to perfection on the grill, then generously coated in a paleo-friendly garlic soy glaze made with coconut aminos, honey, ginger, and sesame oil, delivering a perfect balance of umami-rich flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of fresh lime, this quick dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can be enjoyed as a light, plant-forward main. Perfect for paleo enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore bold Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe is as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads baby bok choy
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos (paleo soy sauce alternative)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
Start by preparing the garlic soy glaze. Mince the garlic cloves and fresh ginger.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the coconut aminos, minced garlic, ginger, honey, avocado oil, sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the baby bok choy under cold water to remove any dirt, ensuring the leaves remain intact. Cut each bok choy in half lengthwise.
Brush each half with avocado oil to prevent sticking to the grill grates.
Once the grill is ready, place the bok choy halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until you get nice grill marks and the bok choy is slightly tender.
During the last couple of minutes of grilling, use a basting brush to apply the garlic soy glaze generously over the bok choy.
Remove the bok choy from the grill and place on a serving platter.
Sprinkle the grilled bok choy with sesame seeds for added texture and a nutty flavor.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1854 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1288 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3129 mg | 67% | |
*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.
