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5-Minute Savory Braised Baby Bok Choy – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

5-Minute Savory Braised Baby Bok Choy

A lightning-fast side dish that's packed with flavor and nutrients. This quick, savory simmer transforms crisp bok choy into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth delight in just five minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 58
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb (454 g) baby bok choy, washed, drained, and halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium tamari
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) dried crumbled dulse seaweed
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) sesame oil
  • Ensure the bok choy is thoroughly dry after washing to prevent the hot oil from splattering.
  • For a bit of char and deeper flavor, let the bok choy sear for a minute cut-side down before adding the broth and tamari.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
  3. Arrange the baby bok choy halves in the skillet in a single layer, cut-side down.
  4. Pour the vegetable broth and tamari over them.
  5. Sprinkle with dulse seaweed, drizzle with sesame oil, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the stems are tender-crisp.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a gentle kick of heat.
  9. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions for extra texture and freshness before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 37g

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