Description
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring sautéed bok choy, carrots, and bell peppers, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the chopped bok choy to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the bok choy is tender but still vibrant green.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the vegetables, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, toss in some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as snap peas or mushrooms for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg