Vegan Steamed Pak Choy
Elevate your vegetable game with this nutritious and flavor-packed Vegan Steamed Pak Choy recipe, a quick and easy dish that highlights the natural vibrancy of this leafy green. Perfectly steamed in minutes, the pak choy retains its tender texture and vibrant color, while a fragrant dressing made of sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic adds a deliciously Asian-inspired flair. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and optional green onions, this dish is as beautiful as it is wholesome. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal as a side dish or served with steamed rice for a light, healthy, vegan-complete meal. Simple, flavorful, and versatile, this recipe is your go-to for plant-based cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Pak Choy
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 stalks Green Onions (optional, for garnish)
- 3 cups Water
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse and clean the pak choy under cold running water to remove any dirt. Cut each head in half lengthwise for smaller servings, or leave whole for a dramatic presentation.
Peel and finely mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater or microplane.
Fill a large pot with 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Place a steaming basket into the pot, ensuring it sits above the water level.
Place the pak choy in the steaming basket, cover the pot with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the pak choy is tender but still vibrant green. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the pak choy is steaming, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
Arrange the steamed pak choy on a serving plate. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with steamed rice for a light vegan meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1678 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1138 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2907 mg | 62% | |
*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.
