Sesame Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy
The ultimate comfort food for those who crave a quick and delicious side, Sesame Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy delivers incredible flavor in under twenty minutes. This vibrant dish is loaded with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for an easy weeknight dinner. Treat yourself to this delightful preparation tonight!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 baby bok choy
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp liquid aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop off the bottom 1/2 inch of the baby bok choys and discard them. Chop the white bottoms into small 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces, then chop the dark green leaves into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat the avocado oil and toasted sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for a few minutes.
- Transfer the chopped bok choy and garlic to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes. Add in the soy sauce (or liquid aminos), rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
- Continue sautéing until the bok choy reaches your desired level of doneness, about 3-5 minutes.
- If you’d like, sprinkle the finished product with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with your main dish, and enjoy!
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftover sautéed bok choy can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about three days. Just reheat gently!
- Tip 2: I recommend not freezing this dish, as the texture of the bok choy may change and become soggy once thawed.
- Tip 3: Serve this dish alongside grilled chicken, tofu, or fish for a balanced meal. It also works well with rice or quinoa.
- Tip 4: Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for added color and nutrition!
- Tip 5: For an extra pop, top with sesame seeds or chopped scallions right before serving.