Quick Sautéed Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
Make this simple, flavorful sautéed bok choy side dish. It cooks fast, develops charred edges, and offers a satisfying crunch, supporting your gut health goals.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby bok choy, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bok choy by washing it well and patting it dry. Halve the heads lengthwise.
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers. You want the pan hot for good searing.
- Add the bok choy cut-side down to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the cut edges are nicely browned and slightly charred.
- Flip the bok choy and cook for another minute.
- Push the bok choy to one side of the pan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the bok choy with the garlic and ginger.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes if you are using them. Toss quickly to coat everything evenly.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve your healthy Asian side dish hot.
Notes
- Drying the bok choy well before cooking helps you achieve those desirable charred edges instead of steaming the leaves.
- For a deeper flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of oyster sauce along with the soy sauce.
- This quick stir fried cabbage recipe pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete low calorie meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 head
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0