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Garlic Bok Choy

Baby bok choy seared and steamed in a skillet with garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil in about 10 minutes.

⏱ 13 min (5 min prep, 8 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 4 · about 3/4 cup quickbudget vegetarianvegandairy free
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ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • Bok choy

  • 1½ lb Bok choy, baby bok choy, halved lengthwise and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Canola oil
  • 4 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large skillet with lid, tongs.

  1. Rinse the bok choy well between the leaves, where grit hides.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the bok choy cut side down and cook 2 minutes, until browned.
  3. Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add the water, cover and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until the stems are just tender.
  4. Uncover, add the soy sauce and sesame oil and toss.
Make aheadRinse and halve the bok choy up to 2 days ahead. Best eaten right away.
↺ LeftoversChop into fried rice or noodle soup.
🧒 With kidsKids can rinse the leaves and pat them dry.
Gluten-free swapUse tamari labeled gluten-free.

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Good to know

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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