Description
Experience a culinary delight with this vibrant Bento Box featuring sautéed bok choy. This dish combines tender greens, aromatic garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, all enhanced by nutty sesame oil and soy sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner, this bento box is not only delicious but also visually stunning—ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your cravings any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bok choy (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Wash bok choy thoroughly, chop off the root end, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped bok choy and red pepper flakes; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until wilted but still crunchy.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, stirring to combine everything well.
- Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg