Name: Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 baby bok choy (about 14-16 oz.); 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms; 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth (or water); 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari; 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or less); 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated; 1 tsp. sesame seeds

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

Garlic ginger baby bok choy with shiitake mushrooms

This easy, 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's also packed with beneficial nutrients. (See the nutritional content breakdown of bok choy and shiitake mushrooms if interested.)

Ingredients for bok choy and mushrooms with garlic sauce

Ingredients for Garlic Bok Choy

For this recipe you will need:

Baby bok choy
Shiitake mushrooms
Vegetable broth
Garlic
Ginger
Tamari (or soy sauce)
Rice vinegar (I use unseasoned)
Sesame seeds

The sauce is thin, so add cornstarch or other thickener of choice if desired.

Baby boy choy and shiitake mushrooms sautéing in a pan with garlic sauce

How to Serve

This dish is also great served with:

Easy Baked Tofu
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

Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce

Baby bok choy and tender shiitakes sautéed in a flavorful garlic-ginger sauce. A simple and healthy side dish for your Asian-inspired meals!

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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 garlic sauce:

1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari
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 if desired.)
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 garlic 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

The sauce runs thin, so add 1/2-1 tsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to thicken if desired.

I use unseasoned Marukan brand organic rice vinegar. (Seasoned rice vinegar contains added sugar and salt.)

Mushrooms are porous, so to clean them it's best to wipe with a damp towel (as opposed to running them under water as they'll absorb the water and become soggy).

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 205mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5070IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg

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