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Ginger-Sesame Bok Choy

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup water
5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
4 or 5 heads baby bok choy (1 pound total), halved lengthwise

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. In a large skillet, bring the water and ginger to a boil. Add bok choy; reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until stems are fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; discard ginger.

    Step 2

    Transfer bok choy to a serving platter, drizzle with vinegar-soy mixture, and serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 22

    Step 5

    Fat: 0.5g (0.1g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 2.1g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 3.5g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 1.1g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsBok ChoyLeafy GreensVegetableGingerHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerVegetarianVeganDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSteamCookbooks
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