Sesame Bok Choy and Asparagus Recipe

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Sesame Bok Choy And Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 :Servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serving size 1/4 of recipe

Calories 72 Protein 4 g Carbohydrates 8 g Fat 4 g Fiber 3 g Sugar 3 g Sodium 297 mg

  • 2 cups asparagus spears (thick preferred), cut in half or in 2-inch pieces (see Tip)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 4 baby bok choy, halved
  • 11/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • garnish: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, additional lime juice

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil
  2. Add the asparagus spears and boil them just until they turn bright green, but no more than 4 minutes
  3. Immediately place the asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop it from cooking and preserve its vibrant green color
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat
  5. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic
  6. Increase the heat to medium high, then add the asparagus spears
  7. Saute for 2 minutes, then place the bok choy halves in the skillet cut side down
  8. Add the soy sauce and lime juice
  9. Gently shake the skillet so the veggies are coated with the sauce
  10. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the edges of the bok choy are brown and crispy and the asparagus is seared
  11. Flip the bok choy over in the skillet, then drizzle the sesame oil over the veggies
  12. Gently shake the skillet to coat, then remove from the heat
  13. Garnish and enjoy!

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