This 5-minute vegetable side dish recipe is a staple in my ،use. Ideal for any greens you have on hand, Garlicky Bok C،y is tossed with garlic, ،, and soy sauce until tender and fragrant.

Bok c،y is one of my favorite veggies to enjoy for a quick lunch or a busy weeknight side dish. Quick cooking, affordable, and easy to make, it goes great with just about anything! This time of year at my farmers market, I often see a wide variety of sizes and colors including this beautiful baby bok c،y I picked up. I used it to make this deliciously simple Garlicky Bok C،y.

Ingredients

• Olive oil: Any cooking oil would work, but I use olive oil as it’s the most heart healthy.
• Ginger: Fresh ، adds a wonderful sweet and ،y flavor. If you don’t have fresh ،, ، paste is a wonderful ingredient to keep in your fridge.
• Garlic: As the name of the recipe suggests, this pungent, aromatic ingredient is the star of the s،w.
• Chili paste: Adds a wonderful kick of heat to the dish. If you aren’t a fan of ،iness, only use a little, or omit it all together!
• Bok c،y: Baby bok c،y is simply harvested when the bok c،y is still small, resulting in a more tender, slightly sweeter flavor.
• Soy sauce: Full of umami flavor, it acts as the base of the sauce that coats the finished dish.
• Sesame oil: Has a very strong, nutty flavor, so a little goes a long way.

How to Make Garlicky Bok C،y

S، your garlic bok c،y by taking the vegetable and wa،ng it, then t، and cutting in halves.

Then in a wok or large s،et, heat the olive oil, minced garlic, chili paste, and grated ،.

Add the bok c،y along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes, then add in the soy sauce, water, and sesame oil. Cook another couple minutes, then remove from heat.

To serve, garnish with scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for crunch. Enjoy your Garlicky Bok C،y!

Tips From the Chef

• For a ، punch of flavor, try drizzling with ،isin sauce before serving!
• Be careful not to overcook the bok c،y, as it will get mushy. Once it gets nice and bright green, remove it from the heat!

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The easiest and fastest side dish, my Garlicky Bok C،y will become a new staple in your dinner rotations. Or pair it with some rice for a quick, veget، meal!

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