Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shrimp Paste

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Quick vegetable stir-fry featuring tender bok choy and savory shrimp paste, perfect for weeknight meals. This Asian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs bok choy, shrimp paste, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 heads bok choy, cut into 2-inch pieces, and stir-fry for 4 minutes until edges are slightly charred and leaves wilted.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp shrimp paste, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil; cook 1 minute until shrimp paste dissolves and aromas meld.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately while bok choy is still crisp-tender.

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