Steamed Bok Choy
Steamed Bok Choy delivers tender-crisp stalks and delicate leaves with a fresh, mild taste. A warm drizzle of garlic, shallot, and vinegar adds brightness and a gentle tang, while a squeeze of lime wakes up every bite. Serve it as a light side for weeknight meals or alongside grilled fish, tofu, or rice bowls.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Bok Choy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove any discolored outer leaves from the baby bok choy, trim the bottoms of the stalks, and slice them in half lengthwise.
- 2
Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Arrange the bok choy in the basket, cut side up. Cover and steam until the stems are tender, 4 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the stalks. To test for tenderness, insert the tip of a knife into the stem.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for about 1 minute, then stir in the vinegar and cook for 1 additional minute.
- 4
Transfer the bok choy to a plate, spoon the garlic mixture over the top, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with a wedge of lime.
- Calories 91.58 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 1.83 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 16.86 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.91 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.39 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 69.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 69.3 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 71.33 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Steamed Bok Choy is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Lime, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 91.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Bok Choy made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Lime, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Bok Choy?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 91.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Bok Choy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Steamed Bok Choy healthy?
- Steamed Bok Choy has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 91.58 calories and 1.83 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, 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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