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Sautéed Bok Choy

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 41kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable or avocado oil (note 1)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger peeled + minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 4 bunches baby bok choy cute in half and ends removed (note 2)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seeds optional topping
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Instructions

  • Heat avocado or vegetable oil (1 tablespoon) in a wok or large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the garlic (4 cloves), ginger (2 tablespoons), and red pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon), and cook until fragrant -- about 2 minutes. Be sure to stir constantly so ingredients don't burn. Add soy sauce (2 tablespoons) and 1 tablespoon water.
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  • Add bok choy (4 bunches) and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-4 minutes, until tender. Remove lid, stir, and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the stalks have softened to your liking.
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  • Place boy choy on a platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Option to sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Oil. You want a mellow flavored oil that can take a lot of heat. I use avocado oil, vegetable oil works as well.
  2. Baby bok choy is sweeter and more tender than bok choy, so I strongly suggest using it. Pay special attention to rinsing this veggie as it holds on to dirt--I like to remove the base and clean each individual leaf (dirt often pools near the base). 
  3. Completely dry you bok choy! Otherwise, it will splatter when it touches the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 506mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Net Carbs: 2g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com