Soy-Free Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this Soy-Free Steamed Pak Choy recipe, a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed option that's perfect for any meal. Tender baby bok choy is gently steamed to retain its natural crunch while absorbing a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce made with rich sesame oil and a dash of fresh lemon juice. This soy-free dish is ideal for those seeking allergen-friendly alternatives without compromising on taste. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty touch and serve it alongside your favorite protein or grain for a balanced plate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant recipe is a must-try for fans of easy and nourishing plant-based cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pak choy (baby bok choy)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the pak choy thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit, then slice each head in half lengthwise.
Set up a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Place the pak choy halves in the steamer basket and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the stems are tender but still slightly crunchy.
While the pak choy is steaming, heat the sesame oil in a small pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking gently for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. This creates a light, flavorful sauce.
Once the pak choy is done steaming, transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle the garlic-ginger sauce evenly over the pak choy.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, if desired, for added flavor and texture.
Serve immediately as a side dish to complement any main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1507 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1310 mg | 28% | |
*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.
