Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon
Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon pairs tender-crisp greens with smoky, salty bites of bacon and a gentle kick from red pepper flakes. The garlic and red onion add warmth and sweetness, balancing the greens’ freshness. Serve it as a quick weeknight side or a flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats or rice bowls.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the skillet.
- 2
Add the onion, oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic to the grease in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the bok choy, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid; cook and stir until the bok choy is tender but still slightly firm, about 2 more minutes. Stir in the bacon and season with salt. Serve right away.
- Calories 80.15 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.68 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 16.22 g 6%
- Total Fat 2.11 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 23.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 142.83 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 102.05 mg Good Source 113%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Bok Choy, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 80.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Bok Choy, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 80.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon healthy?
- Bok Choy with Crispy Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 80.15 calories and 2.68 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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