Sautéed Ginger Garlic Bok Choy with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A quick and vibrant Asian side dish featuring tender bok choy leaves sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs baby bok choy, garlic cloves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb baby bok choy
4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tsp julienned fresh ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 lb baby bok choy and cut each into halves lengthwise, separating stalks from leaves.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tsp julienned fresh ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the bok choy stalks first and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 4: Toss in the bok choy leaves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until leaves wilt but remain bright green.
Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, then sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds evenly on top.
Step 6: Serve immediately as a fresh, crisp side dish.