Break Free from Your Veggie Rut with Bok Choy

What is Bok Choy?

Bok choy belongs to the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. When cooked, it’s soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, making it a versatile addition to a variety of dishes. Rich in vitamins K and C, potassium, and calcium, bok choy is a nutritional powerhouse.

Peak Season Recipes

Since bok choy is at its best in early spring, we’ve curated seven mouth-watering recipes to help you make the most of this season.

Sesame Ginger Noodles

Whip up a quick and easy meal in just 15 minutes with this sesame ginger noodle recipe. Featuring brown rice noodles, bok choy, and green onion, this dish is a flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of bok choy
* 1 cup of brown rice noodles
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a pan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add bok choy and cook until wilted.
4. Combine cooked noodles, bok choy mixture, and green onion.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Salmon Teriyaki with Bok Choy

Give your one-pan dinners a boost by swapping out Brussels sprouts for bok choy. The same teriyaki ginger marinade works wonders on both the salmon and the leaves, making this recipe a must-try.

Ingredients:
* 4 salmon fillets
* 1 bunch of bok choy
* 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger.
3. Add salmon fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. In a pan, cook salmon and bok choy in the marinade until cooked through.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Asian Ginger Bok Choy Salad

Tired of the same old mixed greens? This Asian-inspired salad features sliced bok choy leaves and stems, paired with peppers, carrots, green onion, and roasted peanuts. Top it off with a store-bought Asian vinaigrette for a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of bok choy
* 1 cup of mixed peppers
* 1 cup of carrots, peeled and grated
* 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts
* 2 tablespoons of Asian vinaigrette
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Slice bok choy leaves and stems into thin strips.
2. In a bowl, combine bok choy, peppers, carrots, and peanuts.
3. Drizzle with Asian vinaigrette and toss to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Shrimp and Bok Choy Turmeric Soup

Cozy up with a warm and comforting bowl of turmeric chicken broth soup, packed with bok choy, onions, shrimp, mushrooms, and carrots. This recipe is perfect for a rainy day or when you need a pick-me-up.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of bok choy
* 1 pound of shrimp
* 2 cups of chicken broth
* 1 onion, diced
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add chicken broth, bok choy, shrimp, and turmeric powder.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer until cooked through.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mushroom and Bok Choy Ramen

Ramen may have had its moment, but this homemade miso soup version is still a winner. Featuring tofu, bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and more, this recipe will satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of bok choy
* 1 cup of enoki mushrooms
* 2 cups of miso soup broth
* 1/2 cup of tofu, cubed
* 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. In a pot, cook miso soup broth according to package instructions.
2. Add bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and tofu.
3. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Baby Bok Choy Sesame Salad

Fans of shaved Brussels sprouts will love this chopped bok choy mix, complete with dry ramen noodles, sliced almonds, scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve it as a side or add grilled chicken for a full meal.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of baby bok choy
* 1 cup of dry ramen noodles
* 1/2 cup of sliced almonds
* 1/4 cup of scallions, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Chop baby bok choy into thin strips.
2. In a bowl, combine bok choy, ramen noodles, almonds, scallions, and sesame seeds.
3. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Smothered Chicken with Baby Bok Choy

This surprising chicken bake features bok choy as a stand-in for broccoli or spinach, mixed with mushrooms, juicy chicken thighs, and white wine gravy. Serve over cauliflower rice for a lighter twist.

Ingredients:
* 1 bunch of baby bok choy
* 4 chicken thighs
* 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
* 1/4 cup of white wine
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together bok choy, mushrooms, and chicken thighs.
3. Drizzle with white wine and olive oil.
4. Bake until cooked through and serve over cauliflower rice.