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!
Servings: 3 side servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby bok choy*
- 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or water)
For the garlic sauce:
- 2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare baby bok choy: Cut the bottom ends off each head. Rinse the leaves and stems very well. Chop the white parts into about 1-inch wide pieces. Chop the leaves into about 1/2-inch wide pieces.
- Prepare mushrooms: Rinse or wipe the shiitakes clean. Trim the tough ends off the stems. If the shiitakes are small, I leave them whole. Otherwise, slice or halve them.
- Cook: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable broth (or water). When hot, add the mushrooms. Stir and sauté 2-3 minutes. (Add more broth/water if needed to prevent sticking.) Then add bok choy and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Combine: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine and sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Taste and adjust flavors if desired. (Add more ginger, tamari, etc.) Spoon any leftover pan juices over the top before serving. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
*Baby bok choy: 1 lb. equals about 3 heads.
Thicker sauce: The sauce runs thin, so add 1 tsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to the sauce to thicken if desired.
For gluten-free: Use GF tamari.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 57 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Potassium: 216 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 6770 IU | Vitamin C: 69 mg | Calcium: 182 mg | Iron: 2 mg
