Quick & Easy Bok Choy
We, humans, are creatures of habit! Stepping away from certain ones can be hard for some while for others, they might come easily. I’m like any of you and I do have habits but when it comes to food, I have no problem to step out of my comfort zone and try different ingredients and seasonings. I like to widen my culinary experience!
If you think you’re like me, here’s a little test. When you go grocery shopping, do you always reach for the same vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, green beans, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, corn, and so on? Hey don’t get me wrong, I do too but I also like to try new ones such as choy sum, Napa cabbage, mizuna, long beans, rapini (broccoli rabe), winter melon (moa gua), Romanesco, etc.
There’s a vegetable I’ve been serving as a side for decades and I simply love it! I have a few recipes using this delicious veggie and here’s one of them… my Quick & Easy Bok Choy! This is an “OMG” especially the baby ones! They’re tender, sweet, and also healthy!
What is bok choy? – you may ask…
This Chinese leafy green is from the cabbage family and unlike most cruciferous vegetables, it doesn’t form a head. It has a thick white stem and broad green leaves.
They come in two sizes; the baby ones and the full-grown regular ones. My favorite is the little guys! I find them sweeter and slightly more tender. Both sizes are high in vitamin C, E & K as well as fiber, calcium, potassium, folate, antioxidants and other nutrients. This is definitely a great vegetable to add to your diet. They can be found all year round although their peak season is winter.
This Quick & Easy Bok Choy recipe is a way to enjoy them but besides sautéing them, they can be steamed, added to stir-fries, soups, or even grilled. I like serving them with my Miso Glazed Salmon… it’s the perfect combo! The best way to know if they’re ready is to poke the stems with a fork and if it goes in easily with a slight resistance, they’re ready!
There are many reasons to make this Quick & Easy Bok Choy recipe; it’s healthy, fast to make and a delicious change from your “every day” vegetables! Next time you go to your supermarket, step away from your usual habits, grab a bag of these little guys and serve them as a side for your next meal!
Bon Appétit!
Check out these other delicious and healthy side dish recipes…
– Vegetable Tian
– Smoky Bacon Creamed Corn
– Scalloped Potatoes
– German Red Cabbage
– Creamed Peas
– Kimchi
– Herb & Butter Rice
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Quick & Easy Bok Choy
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Ingredients
- 6 to 8 (about 1 lb.) baby bok choy, halved, washed and drained
- 1 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
- 1 large shallots (about 2 to 3 tbsp.), finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 tbsp. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
Directions
- Cut bok choy in half or quarters and transfer to a large bowl filled with cold water. Swish them around to dislodge any dirt or grit; drain them in a colander.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add shallots & garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add bok choy, chicken broth and soy sauce. Stir quickly until mixed, cover and cook for 1 minute.
- Toss to coat, cover again and cook until the stems near the root end are tender, about 4 minutes, tossing half way. To know when they’re done, poke the stems with a fork and if it goes in easily with a slight resistance then they’re ready.
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