Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy with Sesame Seeds

⏱ Time:

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 11 minutes

🍽 Servings:

4

🧾 Ingredients:

• 4 cups baby bok choy, halved or chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp water or broth (for steaming)

• Optional: chili flakes, squeeze of lemon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add bok choy and water/broth. Cover and steam-sauté 2 minutes.

4. Uncover, drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce.

5. Toss 1–2 minutes until tender-crisp.

6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve.

🌟 Pro Tips:

• Separate stems and leaves: cook stems first (1 min), then leaves.

• Don’t overcook — bok choy should stay bright green.

• Add ginger for extra flavor.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx):

Calories: 60
Fiber: 2g
Fat: 4g

💡 WW Points (Estimated):

• Sesame oil (¼ tsp per serving): 1 point

• Sesame seeds: 0 points

👉 Total: 1 WW Point per serving

(Using only cooking spray = 0 points)

❓Q/A Notes:

Q: Can I use regular bok choy instead of baby?
Yes — slice stems thin and cook 1 minute longer.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili oil or red pepper flakes.

Q: Can I add protein?
Yes — toss in shrimp, tofu, or chicken.

Q: Can I air fry bok choy?
Yes — 190°C (375°F) for 6–7 minutes.

Q: What goes well with this?
Stir-fries, rice bowls, noodles, grilled fish.