Butter-Braised Baby Bok Choy
Tender halves of baby bok choy are gently braised in a buttery reduction of chicken stock, white wine, and garlic, yielding delicate sweetness with a rich, aromatic finish. Butter-Braised Baby Bok Choy shines as a simple side for weeknight dinners yet feels elegant enough for entertaining, pairing beautifully with roasted meats or seafood.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the garlic and bay leaf until the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the chicken stock and white wine, and raise the heat to bring it to a full boil.
- 3
Cook the sauce, stirring often, until it reduces to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove the bay leaf.
- 5
Place the bok choy halves, cut sides down, into the sauce, and lower the heat to a simmer.
- 6
Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve with the sauce spooned over the bok choy.
- Calories 155.82 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.74 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.35 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 21.61 mg Moderate
- Sodium 239.49 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 17.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 24.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 150.55 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 186.81 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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