Roasted Baby Bok Choy
This roasted baby bok choy recipe is quick, healthy, and full of flavor! Learn how to roast bok choy perfectly with garlic and soy sauce for a tender-crisp side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Cost: Recipe $4.02 / Serving $1.01
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 pounds baby bok choy or regular bok choy, halved or quartered ($3.47)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil, for extra flavor ($0.28)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce ($0.05)
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced ($0.18)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional ($0.04)
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds or sesame oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bok choy. Wash the bok choy thoroughly, slice into halves or quarters, and pat completely dry to prevent steaming.
- Make the seasoning mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil or sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Season the bok choy. Arrange the bok choy in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil mixture and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Roast. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bok choy is tender with golden, crisp edges.
- Finish and serve. Garnish with sesame seeds or a drizzle of sesame oil, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Drying matters. Patting the bok choy completely dry helps it roast properly and develop crisp edges instead of steaming.
- Bok choy options. Baby bok choy works best, but regular bok choy can be sliced into halves or quarters with equally good results.
- Flavor boost. A drizzle of sesame oil or a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds extra depth just before serving.
- Storage. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5120IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
