Garlic‑Scallion Bok Choy
Crisp bok choy sautéed with garlic and scallions in a light ginger‑soy broth.

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bok choy
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 stalks Scallions
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- ¼ cup Water
- to taste Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the bok choy and separate into leaves; rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Mince the garlic, slice the scallions (white and green parts separated), and grate the ginger.
- 3
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat (about 30 seconds). Add garlic and the white parts of the scallions, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the bok choy leaves, stir‑cook 2‑3 minutes until they begin to wilt.
- 5
Stir in the ginger, soy sauce, and water; cover and steam for another 2 minutes until the stems are tender.
- 6
Season with black pepper and garnish with the green scallion tops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
85
4% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.1 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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