Description
Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger is a flavorful, nutritious side dish that brings the vibrant crunch of fresh bok choy together with the aromatic zest of garlic and ginger. This quick and easy recipe transforms skeptics into bok choy lovers, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With its crisp texture and explosion of flavor, this dish will elevate your meal while keeping it healthy and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bok choy, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse bok choy thoroughly under running water and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped bok choy; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- If using, squeeze lemon juice over the bok choy while stirring gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg