Name: Garlic Bok Choy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. baby bok choy (washed well, bottom root ends cut & discarded, and leaves sliced in half lengthwise through stem); 3 large cloves of garlic (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp avocado oil; ½ tsp chicken bouillon powder (or veggie bouillon for vegetarian version); ½ tsp sugar; ¼ tsp msg (optional); Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

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This easy garlic bok choy recipe is a flavorful, savory side dish that’s on the table within 10 minutes and pairs with most main dishes.

We love bok choy in my house and use it often in soups, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and as a side dish. This quick bok choy stir-fry was incredibly easy to make, and we all devoured it. Simple, delicious, and it paired nicely with some potstickers, garlic rice, and roasted broccoli and carrots.

Garlic Bok Choy

1 lb. baby bok choy, washed well, bottom root ends cut & discarded, and leaves sliced in half lengthwise through stem
3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp avocado oil
½ tsp chicken bouillon powder (or veggie bouillon for vegetarian version)
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp msg, optional, but encouraged
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

How to Make Garlic Bok Choy:

Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 15 seconds.

Immediately add the bok choy, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, msg, and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted and browned. Side Note: If you don’t use msg, you may need to add a touch of sea salt to taste.

Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy.

Garlic Bok Choy

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

1 lb. baby bok choy washed well, bottom root ends cut & discarded, and leaves sliced in half lengthwise through stem
3 large cloves of garlic thinly sliced
1 tbsp avocado oil
½ tsp chicken bouillon powder or veggie bouillon for vegetarian version
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp msg optional
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 15 seconds.
Immediately add the bok choy, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, msg, and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted and browned. Side Note: If you don't use msg, you may need to add a touch of sea salt to taste.
Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy.