This Easy Bok Choy Recipe is one you can have on the table in under 10 minutes. It makes a wonderful vegetarian side dish that is both healthy and flavorful and pairs nicely with any meal. You can add other vegetables to this like mushrooms, bell pepper, green beans or broccoli. 

EASY BOK CHOY RECIPE

Last week at the farmers market I picked up baby bok choy.

I try to find new vegetables and fruits to try each week when I am at the farmers market to keep things interesting and also to introduce my kids to new foods. 

Today’s recipe is an Easy Bok Choy Recipe that I make as a side dish. 

I also like making this Bok Choy Stir Fry if I have mushrooms on hand. 

You can use either baby bok choy or regular bok choy.

This dish is simple and comes together in under 10 minutes.

It uses garlic, onion, toasted sesame oil and green onion that pairs wonderfully with the crispy bok choy. 

Aside from a simple side dish like today’s recipe you can use bok choy in your favorite stir-fry recipes or Asian style soup recipes.

It is flavorful and healthy for you! 

What Ingredients Are in This Bok Choy in This Bok Choy Recipe?

BOK CHOY: The star of this recipe is bok choy, otherwise known as pak choi or Chinese white cabbage.

I found baby bok choy at my farmers market and used that but you can use regular bok choy as well. If you use regular, larger bok choy you may want to chop it smaller. 

OIL: When you begin sautéing the garlic and onion you will use either olive oil or vegetable oil.

I also added toasted sesame oil in for extra flavor but you don’t have to. 

GARLIC: The garlic adds nice flavor to this dish. If you like extra garlicy flavors, feel free to use more. 

SWEET ONION: I used sweet onion in this recipe but you can also use red onion or shallot. 

CRUSHED RED PEPPER: The crushed red pepper is optional but I love the spice it adds.

You can add any herbs or spices you want to this dish! 

GREEN ONION: Fresh green onion is a nice addition to this recipe. You can also use other fresh herbs, like parsley or basil. 

Is Bok Choy Healthy For Me?

Bok choy is a nice low calorie food that is packed with nutrients.

Bok choy also contains vitamin C, vitamin E, folate and beta-carotene.

These nutrients have powerful antioxidant properties that help protect cells against damage by free radicals. 

The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin K in bok choy all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.

Bok choy’s folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B-6 content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all help to maintain a healthy heart. So as you can see there is a lot to love about bok choy! 

How Can I Modify This Bok Choy Side Dish?

I love being able to modify a dish based on what is in my pantry.

I also like changing things up when I make a dish to keep things interesting and new!

Here are some ways this dish can be modified:

PROTEIN: Add some protein into this recipe. One thing that works especially well is shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly and can be added into the bok choy while you sauté. 

SPICES: Spices and herbs can change the flavor of this dish. I especially like fresh grated ginger, soy sauce, red chili garlic sauce for spice and Thai style basil. 

VEGETABLES: Create a vegetable stir-fry using this bok choy recipe. I suggest cutting the vegetables smaller so they cook quickly. The bok choy cooks fast so you don’t want your other vegetables to still be too crunchy. Some ideas are zucchini, eggplant, carrots and bell peppers. 

CITRUS: I like to brighten up a dish using citrus. Lemon or lime would be great in this! 

Storage Instructions:

LEFTOVERS – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FREEZE – Once cooked and cooled, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

REHEATING – To reheat place in the microwave until heated through.

What to Serve with Bok Choy:

This tasty vegetable side dish can be served with other Asian inspired dishes, working well with meat, seafood and other veggies. Try it with my Sweet & Sour Chicken, Lemongrass Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon, or my Easy Vegetable Chow Mein.

For something a little different serve alongside my Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps or my Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps.

Add some extra sides like my Instant Pot Fried Rice, Spicy Ramen Noodles, Thai Cucumber Salad, or Easy Korean Noodles.

Other Stir Fry Recipes You Might Like:

ASIAN SHRIMP EDAMAME STIR FRY

SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN STIR FRY

ORANGE CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR FRY

CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE STIR FRY

EGG ROLL IN A BOWL