5 from 24 votes
Oven Roasted Bok Choy
Oven Roasted Bok Choy transforms this leafy green vegetable into a flavorful side with a tender interior and crispy edges. The recipe involves seasoning baby bok choy with garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, and spices, then roasting it at a high temperature to caramelize the leaves while keeping the stems tender. This preparation highlights bok choy’s mild flavor enhanced by savory and spicy notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs baby bok choy washed
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Position the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice and remove the bottom part of the bok choy; I usually slice off about 1/2 inch. Wash the baby bok choy and dry it using paper towels.
- Lay the bok choy evenly on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with sea salt, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Add the minced garlic and distribute evenly.
- Roast for 10 minutes, then flip the bok choy over to the other side and roast for another 6-8 minutes, until the leaves are crispy and start to brown.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Choose fresh baby bok choy with firm stems and vibrant green leaves, avoiding any discoloration or wilting.
- Soak bok choy in cold water for about 10 minutes to remove dirt, then rinse and dry before cooking.
- Trim about half an inch off the base of each bok choy to remove tough and dirty ends.
- Use a quality olive or sesame oil to enhance the flavor when roasting.
- Season lightly with salt to let the vegetable’s natural flavor come through.
- Roast in a single layer for even cooking and crispy edges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
535mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
10092IU
(202%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10092IU | 202% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.