10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy

10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with loads of unexpected flavor, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish.

 10 minutes

Ingredients

Vegan, Gluten free

∙ Makes 6

Produce

• 2 lbs Baby bok choy
• 5 cloves Garlic
• 2 Shallots, large

Condiments

• 2 tbsp Soy sauce

Baking & spices

• 1 tsp Red pepper

Oils & vinegars

• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Sometimes the simplest things are the best things. This Garlic Bok Choy Recipe- totally simple, easy, and delicious– is made with just a handful of ingredients including ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, all you need is a hot skillet and a spatula.

WHAT IS BOK CHOY (PAK CHOY)

Bok choy, also known as pak choy or pok choi, is a type of Chinese cabbage, that has smooth, wide, flat leaf blades at one end with the other end forming a cluster similar to that of celery. May be eaten cooked or raw.

What is the between Bok Choy and Baby Bok Choy?

Since several of you have asked, I did a little research and this is what I have found.

• They are basically the same.
• The difference is that baby bok choy is harvested earlier producing smaller, more tender leaves.
• This means that baby bok choy is much sweeter than and is often served directly in soup or in salads.
• Bok choy, on the other hand, is much heartier, perfect for longer cooking times as in stir-frys.

BOK CHOY NUTRITION

Bok Choy is high in nutrients and low in carbohydrates. As such, it is an excellent option when trying to eat more healthy, low-calorie foods.

• 1 cup raw bok choy- 1.5 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 9 calories

High in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, this wildly popular green is also an excellent source of folate, calcium, and vitamin B6. It is also considered both a cruciferous vegetable and a leafy green vegetable.

Instructions

• Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan.  Add the garlic and shallots, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
• Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes, uncover and toss, and then cover and continue to cook until bok choy is cooked to desired doneness (approximately 3-5 minutes more).
• Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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