Bok Choy as a Low Carb Side Dish

Leafy greens is one of the cornerstone vegetables of the Slow Carb Diet, and “greens” are starting to take a much higher profile in our meals. Bok Choy is one of those greens that sounds exotic but is actually quick, easy and quite delicious

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What is Bok Choy Anyway?

Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage that is delicious both raw or cooked. It is easily grown in the garden, particularly duing the cool shoulder seasons of Spring or Fall.

The stems have been likened to celery, but they are not stringy like celery. The leaves are tender and vegetal tasting.

Is it Healthy?

Bok choy is low-calorie, very low carb and packed with vitamins and minerals. One cup contains 1.5 grams carbs and 9 calories

It is high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, and is an excellent source of folate, calcium, and vitamin B6.

“Healthy” foods have gotten a bad rap in the past as being tasteless. Bok Choy is one of the easiest, quickest, healthiest and tastiest greens you can cook. Hard to go wrong.

How to Serve or Substitute Flavors

Most greens are wonderful with a generous dollop of butter and some sea salt. A few other favorite ways to serve bok choy include:

• Serve with a side of harissa sauce
• Mix it with some cauliflower rice (frozen or freshly made)
• Spice it up with some ground red peppers
• Add a bit of fish sauce to add to the umami flavor of the soy sauce

Other Low Carb Vegetable Side Dishes

• 3 Creative but Quick Low Carb Side Dishes
• Fall or Winter Side Dishes with Cruciferous Vegetables

Low Carb Bok Choy

Bok Choy is one of the easiest, healthiest and tastiest greens to cook. This dish comes together in 10-15 minutes and that includes prep time!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 45

Author Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

• wok or large skillet
• sharp knife

Ingredients

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• 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 ½ Tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 bunches Bok Choy about 8 cups, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Bring the oil to a fairly hot temperature (not smoking however) over medium-high heat
• Add garlic and ginger and saute very quickly (30 seconds), careful not to burn garlic
• Add Bok Choy and soy sauce and cook until wilted (about 5 minutes).  Stalks will be crisp but tender.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a side of Harissa or your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 289mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2514IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg

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