Sautéed Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
This sautéed bok choy recipe is a quick, healthy side dish made with fresh bok choy, garlic, and simple seasonings. Ready in under 15 minutes, it delivers crisp-tender texture and savory flavor while remaining low in calories.Perfect for weeknight dinners, Asian-inspired meals, or as an easy way to add more greens to your plate.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound bok choy baby or regular, washed and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari optional
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash the bok choy thoroughly, separating the leaves to remove any dirt. Pat dry and chop into bite-sized pieces, keeping stems and leaves separate if possible.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy stems to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the bok choy leaves and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, or red pepper flakes if using.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve warm.