Sautéed Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Sesame Seeds

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Tender baby bok choy stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds for a simple, vibrant vegetable side. This Asian-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs baby bok choy, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Wash and halve 1 lb baby bok choy lengthwise, then pat dry.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add the bok choy halves cut side down, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are lightly charred and the stems begin to soften.
  5. Step 5: Flip the bok choy, pour 1 tbsp soy sauce over it, and cook for another 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

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