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Baby Bok Choy with Garlic & Ginger Recipe
Baby Bok Choy is one of the best sources of phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Low calorie food, it cooks in no time as well.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil or grape seed oil
- 1 Tbs minced garlic
- 1 Tbs minced ginger
- 4 baby Bok Choy
- 4 Tbs hot water more if needed
- 4-6 oz cooked tofu lentils, beans, seafood, chicken, beef – your choice
Instructions
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Heat a saute pan over high heat; add oil and swirl to coat the pan.
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Add garlic and ginger, saute for 10-15 seconds.
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Add bok choy and toss it in garlic and ginger.
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Add hot water and cover the pan with lid to steam.
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Steam until bok choy is tender and bright green about 2-5 minutes depending on the pan and stove. Just don't burn it!
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You can stir in your source of protein with bok choy still in the pan. Or you can plate bok choy and add the protein after it.
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Enjoy the meal immediately.
Recipe Notes
Bok Choy can be used in slaws, soups, and stir-fries. When you are short for time but do want to incorporate veggies into your meal – boy choy could be a delicious choice!
FYI: Bok Choy’s flavor is enhanced with heat.