Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Quick sautéed leafy greens tossed with fragrant garlic and a savory black bean sauce, perfect as a nutritious side dish to any meal. This Chinese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh baby bok choy, garlic cloves, fermented black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 80 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, washed and halved lengthwise fresh baby bok choy
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, rinsed and roughly chopped fermented black beans
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chicken broth
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp rinsed and roughly chopped fermented black beans; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 lb halved baby bok choy to the wok and toss to coat with the garlic and black bean mixture. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the greens begin to wilt.
Step 3: Pour in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp chicken broth, stirring to combine. Cover the wok and cook for 2 minutes until the bok choy stems are tender but still crisp.
Step 4: Remove the lid, drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the greens, sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, then toss quickly to mix.
Step 5: Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish alongside steamed rice or your favorite main course.