Description
A savory Chinese-inspired side dish of baby bok choy seared to perfection and infused with aromatic garlic and ginger. This quick, healthy recipe highlights the natural sweetness of bok choy while balancing bold flavors with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Ingredients
Baby Bok Choy – 4 heads
Canola Oil – 1 ½ tablespoons
Fresh Ginger – 1 teaspoon (finely minced)
Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
Low Sodium Soy Sauce – 2 tablespoons
Sesame Oil – 1 teaspoon (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
1. Wash and halve baby bok choy lengthwise (quarter if large)
2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat
3. Sear bok choy cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden
4. Add minced ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute until fragrant
5. Pour soy sauce over bok choy and steam uncovered 3-5 minutes
6. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil before serving if desired
Notes
• For best results use baby bok choy (not large)
• Add 1/4 cup water to skillet during steaming if needed
• Substitute tamari for gluten-free version
• Canola oil can be replaced with avocado/grapeseed oil
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 head of bok choy
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg