Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers
Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers brings a lively balance of tangy, peppery, and lightly sweet notes to tender-crisp greens. Capers add briny pops that contrast the mellow garlic and ginger, while a splash of lemon keeps the finish bright. Serve this vibrant side with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or tofu on busy weeknights or casual dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Separate the bok choy leaves from the stems. Cut the stems into bite-size pieces and shred the leaves.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cook the bok choy stems in the oil until slightly tender, about 3 minutes; add the water and the leaves and cook until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes more.
- 4
Stir in the capers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
- 5
Sprinkle the vinegar and lemon juice over the bok choy and remove from the heat; serve immediately.
- Calories 137.98 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.63 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 13.01 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.05 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 235.94 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 16.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 84.6 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 67.5 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ginger Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Bok Choy, Capers, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 137.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Bok Choy, Capers, Fresh Ginger, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 137.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers healthy?
- Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy with Balsamic and Capers has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 137.98 calories and 1.63 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 235.94 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.36 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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