Quick Sautéed Bok Choy with Garlic
Make this quick stir fry side dish featuring fresh bok choy for a vegetable forward, nutrient-dense addition to your dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 heads bok choy
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces, separating the white stems from the green leaves.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Add the white bok choy stems to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until they begin to soften slightly.
- Add the green bok choy leaves, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together constantly.
- Continue to stir fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves wilt but retain some crunch.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve this easy bok choy recipe hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce during the last minute of cooking.
- Choose bok choy with firm, bright green leaves for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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