Description
This simple and flavorful Roasted Bok Choy recipe features tender baby bok choy tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce and roasted to perfection, making a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs baby bok choy (halved or quartered)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more to taste)
Toppings
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the bok choy.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, minced or grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Arrange Bok Choy: Place the halved or quartered baby bok choy on a baking sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray, ensuring even distribution for roasting.
- Coat and Roast: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the bok choy, then roast in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the stems become tender. Cooking time may vary based on the size and thickness of the bok choy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the roasted bok choy from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving warm.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos to keep the dish lower in sodium.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.
- Check tenderness by piercing the thick stems with a fork; they should be soft but not mushy.
- For extra flavor, you can drizzle a little more sesame oil after roasting.
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or as a side to grilled meats or tofu.
