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Published February 18, 2017 | Last Updated October 11, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 19 Comments

Baby Bok Choy With Sweet and Tangy Sauce

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Baby bok choy is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Paired with my sweet and tangy sauce, it’s absolutely delicious.

Baby Bok Choy

Baby bok choy might be my new favorite veggie. A type of Chinese cabbage, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.

Over the past several months, I’ve been chopping it up and tossing it into my bone broth and chicken soup and this zoodle soup with mini meatballs.

But then I thought, “Why not serve it up as a side too?” I love serving a variety of vegetables for dinner. By eating many different kinds of greens, we get a more balanced amount of vitamins and minerals in our diet.

I soon discovered that baby bok choy is absolutely delicious cooked in a skillet and covered in a sweet and tangy sauce. Best of all, it only takes 18 minutes to prepare and cook.

Just look at all the wonderfulness happening right here in the pan.

finished veggie in a cast iron skillet

Healthy Ingredients 

I chose the ingredients for the sauce carefully.

First, I sautéed chopped garlic in a little extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

How do you activate beneficial allicin in garlic?

Here’s a tip for preparing the garlic: after you chop it, let it sit for at least 10 minutes before cooking.

When garlic is sliced, it releases a natural defense compound called allicin. While allicin serves to protect Allium vegetables from their enemies, it’s also a potent antimicrobial which helps our immune systems.

When the garlic sits for 10 minutes after slicing, it dramatically increases the expression of allicin in the garlic.

If you’ve allowed your garlic to sit for 10 minutes, you can cook it on low or medium heat for a short period of time (up to 15 minutes) without destroying the allicin.

So, it’s a good idea to slice the garlic first and let it sit before preparing the sauce.

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What are coconut aminos good for?

Coconut aminos are the next super-healthy ingredient in this sauce. They are a nutrient-rich sap that comes from coconut blossoms and are a wonderful source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and have a nearly neutral PH.

Surprisingly, they don’t have a coconut taste and are actually often used as a substitute for soy sauce.

Apple cider vinegar with mother

After adding the coconut aminos, I also add a little vinegar. I especially like Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar because it contains the “mother” of the vinegar: strands of proteins, enzymes, and friendly bacteria.

Sriracha, broth, and lemon juice 

And, finally, I include a touch of Sriracha sauce. I use Sky Valley Sriracha because it’s certified gluten free. Blending these ingredients with a little broth and lemon juice is pretty tasty and worth the little extra time to prepare.

It really makes this dish a home run.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card with complete list of ingredients is available at the end of the post.

To make the baby bok choy look nice when it is served, I don’t chop it up. Instead, I just slice it in half, keeping the bundles of stems and leaves together, and sauté it in a little EVOO.

When it’s cooked, I remove it from the skillet and drizzle it with the warm sweet and tangy sauce.

finished dish on a white plate

These cold, windy winter days make me just want to grab a throw blanket, light a fire in the fireplace, and curl up on the couch. I’m getting impatient for warmer days.

But fresh greens like this baby bok choy reassure me that spring is on the way. It’s a quick and easy healthy side that can be served with poultry, fish, beef, or even seafood.

Have you tried baby bok choy? How do you like to prepare it? Let me know in the comments. I’m always looking for new ideas.

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Baby Bok Choy With Sweet and Tangy Sauce

Baby bok choy is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Paired with my sweet and tangy sauce, it is absolutely delicious.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bok choy recipe, how to cut bok choy, how to prepare baby bok choy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 220kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil EVOO
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup gluten free chicken broth or vegetable broth is you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Bragg's apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce Sky Valley is certified gluten free
  • 1 pound baby bok choy

Instructions

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over a medium heat until it's hot, but not smoking. Add garlic until brown, about 1 minute.
    Whisk in broth, lemon juice, Coconut Aminos, vinegar, and Sriracha. Cook about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan and add the bok choy. Toss gently, cover and cook about 6 minutes until tender and just starting to brown.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.9g
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Comments

  1. Gracin Johnson says

    March 13, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    Wow this looks AWESOME. My husband and I are doing Whole 30 right now, but as soon as we are done, I would love to try that.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 18, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks so much. This would be great when coming off the Whole 30. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dara says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 18, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Dara. You’re sweet.

      Reply
  3. Anna says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I love baby backchoy, they perfect for side dish. This is one thing that my husband loves to eat. Awesome recipe thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 18, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Anna. I really appreciate your comment. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heather | Boston Girl Bakes says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Oh man I cooked bok choy for the first time a week ago definitely could have used this recipe 🙂 second time I’m going to have to use yours for sure! And great tip about the garlic I never knew that! You should write a post just about that! 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 18, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      Terrific, Heather. The sauce really takes them to whole new level. Thanks for the stars! 💕

      Reply
  5. Grace says

    March 14, 2017 at 11:28 am

    This looks really good! I have seen alot about using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 18, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks so much! I think you’ll like the coconut aminos. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alina says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:43 am

    5 stars
    This is one of my favourite dishes that I eat in Asian restaurants, but I was always intimidated by it to try it ))) thank you for the recipe, now I’ll definitely will!

    Reply

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