Description
Elevate your vegetable game with this zesty Ginger Garlic Bok Choy, a perfect blend of bold flavors and nutrients that will leave you craving more! The fresh crunch of bok choy paired with the punch of garlic, ginger, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup makes this dish both exciting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bok choy, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bok choy and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and vegetable broth.
- Pour the sauce over the bok choy, stirring well to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can easily adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer a sweeter version, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup.
- For a vegan option, ensure that your soy sauce is gluten-free and use a vegetable-based broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: ~80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bok choy, ginger, garlic, stir-fry, Asian side dish, healthy, vegan