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    Ginger Orange Bok Choy

    Published: Aug 27, 2020 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Ginger Orange Bok Choy - A fragrant and slightly sweet way to prepare baby bok choy!

    Ginger orange bok choy recipe

     

    My first true experience with making (and not hating) vegetables came in the early 2000s.

    My friend had a few people over, and she made a roasted veggie dish that included lots of olive oil and fresh rosemary. I have my own version of that recipe here.

    After that, I set out to learn how to make vegetables taste good. The easiest ways seem to be either roasted or added to a stir fry. It can be difficult to take a single vegetable and make it delicious, sans sugar.

    Bok choy is one such veggie.

    Truth is, this recipe was inspired by something I saw on Instagram.

    The blogger's picture made bok choy look awfully tasty, so I decided to try my own version.

    Ginger bok choy recipe without soy sauce

    Baby bok choy versus regular bok choy

    For this recipe, I use baby bok choy.

    In my experience, the 'baby' version of vegetables has a lighter, more delicate taste than its adult counterpart. Oftentimes, this leads to a price increase as well.

    That being said, this isn't a recipe I'd eat often, but it is one that goes well with a special protein or when you can find bok choy on sale!

    In addition to the dominant flavors of ginger and orange, I like to add in a decent amount of red pepper flakes.

    I find the spice really complements all of the ingredients and gives the dish a good 'kick'!

    Recipes that may go well with this Orange Ginger Bok Choy:

    My Favorite Fried Rice

    Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts

    Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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    Ginger Orange Bok Choy

    A fragrant and slightly sweet way to prepare baby bok choy!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time7 mins
    0 mins
    Total Time12 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian-inspired
    Keyword: Bok choy, Healthy, Paleo, Vegan
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 69kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch baby bok choy (~3/4 - 1 pound)
    • 1 Tbsp neutral oil avocado and grapeseed both work well
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 Tbsp grated ginger
    • pinch red pepper flakes to your taste
    • 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
    • sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large skillet.
    • Add in the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and a dash of salt.
    • Let heat through for 30-60 seconds.
    • Add in the orange juice and stir.
    • Chop off the end of the bok choy (about 1-2 inches) and add the entire bunch to the pan.
    • Mix the bok choy with the pan sauce gently.
    • Cook 3-4 minutes until white part is softened.
    • Salt to taste.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using one pound of bok choy. WW Points: 2
     

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 4.2g | Fiber: 3.4g | Calories: 69kcal | Fat: 1.7g | Protein: 4.3g | Carbohydrates: 11.8g

    Recipe inspired by Whisper of Yum

    Notes:

    A little tip! After you purchase ginger, freeze it! It keeps forever and grates easily on a microplane.

    Some of the items I use to make this recipe include:


    Recipe steps:

    Saute garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes...

    Bok choy recipe

    Add in orange juice...

    Healthy bok choy recipe with ginger

    ...and bok choy...

    Bok choy in a pan

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