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Quick & Simple Sautéed Bok Choy with Garlic Recipe

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This quick and simple sautéed bok choy with garlic recipe is a flavorful and healthy side dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender baby bok choy is sautéed with aromatic garlic, then tossed in a savory sesame-soy sauce with a hint of ground ginger. Ready in just 15 minutes, it delivers crisp greens and tender stems with a deliciously light and savory finish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 pound baby bok choy (or any variety of bok choy)
  • 2 large garlic cloves

Cooking Oils

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

Seasonings & Sauces

  • 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Bok Choy: Trim about 1/4 inch off the tough bottoms of the bok choy, separating the leaves and stems. Rinse thoroughly in a colander and dry well to remove any dirt.
  2. Mince Garlic: Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside for sautéing.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce (or tamari), and ground ginger until well combined.
  4. Heat Oil & Sauté Garlic: Warm the avocado or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add Bok Choy & Sauce: Add the prepared bok choy to the skillet and pour the sauce evenly over it. Stir frequently, cooking for about 5 minutes until the stems are fork-tender yet still crisp, and the leafy greens have wilted.
  6. Season & Serve: Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste and serve the sautéed bok choy hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Baby bok choy cooks faster and is ideal, but larger varieties work well too with slightly longer cooking time.
  • Toast sesame oil beforehand if not pre-toasted for enhanced flavor.
  • Adjust garlic amount depending on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, as reheating can soften the bok choy further.

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