Bok Choy & Mushroom Stir-Fry
A quick, nutritious, and flavorful Bok Choy & Mushroom Stir-Fry featuring vibrant greens and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with rice or noodles.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Vegetables
- 3 cups fresh bok choy, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups button or cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Oils & Sauces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
Optional
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash the bok choy thoroughly and cut it into bite-size pieces. Clean and slice the mushrooms thinly for even cooking. Mince the garlic finely and slice the green onions to use as garnish later.
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet or wok, warm the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned to release its aroma.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they soften and start to brown lightly, about 4-5 minutes. This builds the earthy base flavor of the dish.
- Add Bok Choy and Flavorings: Toss in the bok choy and stir constantly. Pour in the soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil over the vegetables. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes at this stage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bok choy wilts but remains slightly crunchy.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove the stir-fry from heat and garnish with the sliced green onions. Give it one last gentle toss and serve hot with your choice of side.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients before cooking as stir-frying is a quick process.
- Cook mushrooms in batches if your pan is crowded to avoid steaming.
- Use high heat for a perfect stir-fry texture that sears ingredients quickly while keeping crunch.
- Add soy sauce gradually to control saltiness and avoid overpowering the dish.
- Try adding toasted sesame oil at the end for aroma, but avoid overheating it to prevent bitterness.
- Substitute tofu, shrimp, or chicken for added protein if desired.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Optional garnishes include toasted sesame seeds or fresh cilantro for extra flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ninety
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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