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Easy Bok Choy Recipe (Garlic & Ginger)
5 from 114 votes

Easy Bok Choy Recipe (Garlic & Ginger)

This bok choy recipe sautés the vegetable halves briefly in avocado oil infused with garlic and ginger, then finishes by steaming with water to keep the leaves tender and the stems crisp. The simple seasoning of salt and black pepper enhances the fresh, mild flavor of bok choy, delivering a light, aromatic side dish that balances savory and fresh notes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 baby bok choy sliced in half
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the ginger and garlic. Heat the avocado oil in a wok or sauté pan on medium. Add the minced ginger and minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir-fry the bok choy. Add the bok choy and use tongs to turn and stir-fry the bok choy in the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.
  3. Steam the bok choy. Pour two tablespoons of water into the pan, cover, and let it cook for 2 minutes more.
  4. Serve. Turn off the heat, add salt and pepper, and serve. 

Notes

  • Use tongs to stir-fry bok choy gently without damaging the leaves.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 6mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5029IU (101%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5029IU 101%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.