Easy Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender baby bok choy sautéed with garlic and soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 head Baby Bok Choy
- 2–3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (canola or avocado)
- Sesame Seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the baby bok choy under cold water and gently separate the leaves, shaking off excess water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the rinsed baby bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the leaves start to wilt and the stalks remain crisp.
- Drizzle the soy sauce over the bok choy and toss to coat evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the bok choy is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving if desired.
Notes
Ensure to rinse bok choy thoroughly to remove any dirt. Adjust seasonings according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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