Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal, packed with nutrients and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bok choy, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly to remove dirt. Drain and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable or sesame oil, swirling to coat the pan.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender but still crisp.
- Drizzle soy sauce and rice vinegar over the bok choy, stir well, and cook for another minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds while serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For a complete meal, consider adding proteins like chicken or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bok choy, garlic, ginger, quick side dish, healthy vegetables