Quick and Easy Bok Choy
Elevate your weeknight meals with this "Quick and Easy Bok Choy" recipe, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 12 minutes! Featuring tender baby bok choy sautéed to perfection with aromatic garlic, a savory soy sauce blend, and a drizzle of nutty sesame oil, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfectly caramelized in a hot skillet and gently steamed for melt-in-your-mouth stems and wilted greens, it’s a delightful way to add a healthy dose of veggies to any meal. Garnished with white sesame seeds for added crunch, this easy Asian-inspired recipe pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or your favorite stir-fry. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this quick bok choy recipe is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Baby bok choy
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon White sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly wash and dry the baby bok choy. Trim the ends and slice each head in half lengthwise.
Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Place the bok choy cut-side down in the skillet. Let it cook for 2 minutes without stirring, allowing it to brown slightly.
Flip the bok choy and add the soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and salt. Stir gently to coat the bok choy evenly with the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the bok choy steam for 3-4 minutes, or until the stems are tender and the greens have wilted.
Remove the lid and stir one more time to ensure the sauce is well-distributed.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving dish and sprinkle with white sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2264 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2165 mg | 46% | |
*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.
