Japanese Inspired Bok Choy with an Italian Twist!

Japanese Inspired Bok Choy with an Italian Twist!

 I’m always looking for fresh simple ideas for vegetables.  I absolutely love this recipe because it’s healthy, delicious, and fast.

Serves 4

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 Cloves garlic, crushed

2 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce

4 Baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced in half, lengthwise

Salt

Pepper

–  Heat pan over high heat and then add the oil.

–  Add the garlic to oil and Sauté for about 30 seconds.

–  Add the soy sauce and stir well ensuring you don’t burn the garlic.

–  Add the bok Choy to the pan and coat it well with the soy sauce and garlic mixture.

–  Season lightly with salt and pepper.

–  Drop the heat to medium high and cover the pan with a lid.

–  Let the bok choy steam for one minute.

–  Serve immediately!

Notes:

1. It’s okay if the bok choy is a little bit wet because it helps the steaming process.
2. If you don’t have a pan with a tight fitting lid then you can cover your pan with a baking sheet.
3. To clean bok choy:

– Fill your sink with cold water.

– Slice the bottom of the stem off of the bok choy (white at the bottom) and then slice the bok choy in half, lengthwise.

– Submerge the bok choy in the water and agitate them; this is to get any sand or dirt off the leaves.

– Let the leaves stay in the water for at least 5 minutes and then just place them on a clean dishcloth to remove any excess water.