Sugar-Free Steamed Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Drizzle
Elevate your side dish game with this Sugar-Free Steamed Bok Choy with Garlic Soy Drizzle recipe—a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed option that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant meals alike. Featuring tender, steamed baby bok choy infused with a warm and aromatic garlic soy sauce, this dish is naturally sugar-free, low in sodium, and easily gluten-free with tamari as a substitute. Toasted sesame oil adds a subtle nutty essence, while optional garnishes like sesame seeds and fresh spring onion provide a pop of color and texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated Asian-inspired recipe pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or grilled protein for a balanced and wholesome meal. Ideal for vegan, health-conscious, and gluten-free diets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Baby bok choy
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 stalk Spring onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the baby bok choy thoroughly to remove any dirt between the layers of leaves. Trim the stems slightly and cut each head in half lengthwise.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely, then set aside.
Fill a large pot or wok with about 2 inches of water and place a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
Place the bok choy halves cut-side up into the steamer basket. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender but still slightly crisp and vibrant green.
While the bok choy is steaming, prepare the garlic soy drizzle. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the minced garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and water. Stir and heat gently for 1-2 minutes to warm through and infuse the garlic without burning it. Remove from heat.
Once the bok choy is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer and arrange it on a serving plate.
Drizzle the garlic soy mixture evenly over the steamed bok choy.
Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced spring onion, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2024 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2247 mg | 48% | |
*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.
