ROASTED BOK CHOY

🥬 Roasted Bok Choy Recipe – A Simple, Flavorful Side Dish Dr. Cindy Tanzar

Roasted bok choy is a quick, nutritious, and delicious way to add leafy greens to your plate. This recipe brings out the vegetable’s natural peppery flavor while delivering a satisfying, slightly crisp texture. Whether you’re on a plant-based plan, following a wellness program, or just looking for a flavorful vegetable side, this recipe is a must-try.

🥗 Serving Size & Nutrition Info for Bok Choy

One serving of roasted bok choy is equal to one cup. This portion covers both your vegetable and healthy fat requirements for one meal on most Standard, Vegetarian, Vegan, or Maintenance plans. It’s ideal as a side dish or paired with a protein for a complete, balanced plate.

🔍 What Makes This Vegetable So Special?

Also known as Chinese white cabbage, bok choy belongs to the cruciferous family. It features dark-green leaves and thick, crunchy white stalks that roast beautifully. Baby varieties are smaller and slightly sweeter but equally nutritious.

Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and packed with antioxidants, this leafy green supports immune health, bone strength, and inflammation control. Its subtle peppery flavor makes it easy to incorporate into both Asian and Western dishes.

🔥 How to Roast Bok Choy in the Oven

Ingredients:

• 1 large head bok choy (or 3 baby heads)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• Pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Cut the bok choy into quarters (or halves for baby bok choy) and place them in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Do not overlap.
3. Drizzle with avocado oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and rub the minced garlic into the leaves and stalks using the oil.
4. Roast with the cut side up on the lowest rack for 10 minutes.
5. Rotate the pan and roast for another 10 minutes or until the leaves are golden brown and crisped at the edges.

💡 Pro Tips

• Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even roasting.
• Finish with a splash of lemon juice or soy sauce for brightness.
• Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a skillet or toaster oven.
• Top with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes for texture and heat.

📌 Final Thoughts

Roasting leafy greens is a simple way to elevate everyday meals, and this one is no exception. With just a few ingredients and less than 25 minutes, you get a savory, nutrient-rich side that fits almost any dietary plan.

Try it out and let this humble green surprise you with just how versatile and flavorful it can be.