Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy
Elevate your vegetable game with this Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy, a quick and flavorful side dish that's both healthy and irresistibly savory. Tender baby bok choy is halved and seared to perfection before being coated in a luscious sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, fragrant sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger. A touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) adds subtle sweetness, while a sprinkle of red pepper flakes brings a gentle heat. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish shines as an Asian-inspired accompaniment or a plant-based main when served with steamed rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect combination of simplicity and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks scallions
Instructions
Wash and halve the baby bok choy lengthwise. Pat dry and set aside.
Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Slice the scallions thinly and reserve the green parts for garnish.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame oil and allow it to warm up for 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Place the halved bok choy cut-side down in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly seared.
Pour the soy sauce, vegetable broth, and honey (or maple syrup) into the skillet. Add red pepper flakes and stir gently to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the bok choy braise for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the lid and allow the sauce to reduce slightly for another 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
Transfer the bok choy to a serving plate. Spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of the scallions.
Serve warm as a side dish or pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2588 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 985 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2631 mg | 56% | |
*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.
