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    Home » Recipes » Sides

    Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce

    Mar 1, 2021 by Kaitlin

    A baby bok choy recipe with tender shiitake mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful Asian-inspired garlic-ginger sauce. A simple, healthy side dish that is quick to prepare! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Garlic ginger baby bok choy with shiitake mushrooms

    Easy and so tasty! This healthy side dish is filled with great texture and Asian-inspired flavors.

    Fresh baby bok choy and tender shiitake mushrooms are lightly sautéed, then combined with a simple garlic-ginger sauce.

    Plus it is also filled with many beneficial plant-based nutrients.

    Vegetable and mushroom ingredients on a white table

    Ingredients for Garlic Bok Choy

    For this recipe you will combine in a hot wok or pan:

    • Baby bok choy: Or you can also substitute regular bok choy if preferred.
    • Fresh shiitake mushrooms: Feel free to use your own favorite mushrooms or a combination in this dish. Cremini, white button, portobello, oyster, chanterelles, etc. would all be tasty.
    • Vegetable broth: Be sure to use low sodium if desired.
    • Garlic cloves
    • Fresh ginger
    • Tamari: Or you can substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos.
    • Rice vinegar: I use unseasoned rice vinegar which does not contain added sugar and salt.
    • Sesame seeds: Or you can also add red pepper flakes to taste if you like a little spice.
    Baby bok choy and shiitake mushrooms cooking in a pan with garlic sauce

    Customizing

    Sauce thickness: The sauce is thin, so add cornstarch, arrowroot, or other thickener of choice if desired. Simply whisk in about 1 teaspoon thickener to the sauce when preparing.

    Adding oil: This recipe is designed to be oil free. However you can easily adapt it to add oil if desired! Simply stir-fry the veggies with toasted sesame oil (which would add even more flavor as well), vegetable oil, or olive oil, etc.

    Vegetables: Toss in other veggies as you see fit. Try bell pepper, onion, water chestnuts, or mung bean sprouts. Or use other mushrooms like button, enoki, beech, oyster, portobello, etc.

    Serving

    This dish is also great served with:

    • Easy Baked Tofu for a simple protein
    • Teriyaki Noodles with Vegetables
    • Vegetable Lo Mein
    • Fried rice
    • Or simply your own favorite Asian-inspired meals!
    Plate of garlic bok choy with shiitake mushrooms

    For more inspiration, also browse all Asian-inspired recipes or mushroom recipes.

    Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce

    Baby bok choy and tender shiitakes are sautéed in a flavorful garlic-ginger sauce. A simple and healthy side dish for your Asian-inspired meals!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 3 side servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 baby bok choy (about 14-16 oz.)
    • 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms
    • 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth (or water)

    For the Asian-style garlic sauce:

    • 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
    • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or less)
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
    • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Make the sauce: In a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
    • Prepare baby bok choy: Cut bottom ends off. Rinse very well. Chop white parts into about 1-inch wide pieces. Chop leaves into about 1/2-inch wide pieces.
    • Wipe shiitakes clean, and trim ends. If the shiitakes are small, I leave them whole. Otherwise, slice or halve them.
    • In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth (or water). When hot, carefully add shiitakes. Stir and sauté 2-3 minutes. (Add a splash more broth/water if needed to prevent sticking.)
    • Add bok choy and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sauce to pan. Stir well to combine and sauté 1-2 minutes.
    • Spoon any leftover pan juices over the top before serving. Garnish with additional sesame seeds or more tamari if desired.

    Notes

    For a thicker sauce: The sauce runs thin, so add 1 tsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to the sauce to thicken if desired.
    Rice vinegar: I use unseasoned Marukan brand organic rice vinegar. (Seasoned rice vinegar contains added sugar and salt.)

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    48
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Potassium
     
    205
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    5061
    IU
    101
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    52
    mg
    63
    %
    Calcium
     
    138
    mg
    14
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

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    1. Brian Greene

      March 16, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I added tofu, asparagus, rice, fish sauce, some hot pepper and more broth. This yummy dish feed four people.

      Thanks for sharing.
      Haze and Ash Organics

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        March 17, 2022 at 9:13 am

        Hi Brian! So great to hear you enjoyed. Love that you were able to make it your own with more additions. Thanks for sharing your helpful feedback!

        Reply
    2. Cynthia

      June 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      4 stars
      This was delicious! And SO easy! Thank you! Added some crispy tofu and brown rice! What a great dinner! I’m putting this one in the files!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        June 26, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Great to hear! Tofu & brown rice sound like a lovely pairing!

        Reply

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