Description
A quick and healthy vegan bok choy and mushroom stir fry featuring tender baby bok choy and savory mushrooms sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a flavorful blend of soy and oyster sauces. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal when served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 6 cups baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauces and Oils
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Other
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant, which infuses the oil with flavor.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown, enhancing their umami taste.
- Add Bok Choy: Toss in the halved baby bok choy and stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the greens wilt slightly and the stems become crisp-tender, maintaining a pleasant texture.
- Season the Stir Fry: Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if desired for heat), and water. Cook for an additional minute to evenly coat all ingredients and heat through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, either as a flavorful side dish or over rice for a light, nutritious meal.
Notes
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Add tofu or shrimp if you want to turn the stir fry into a complete meal.
- For an extra crunchy texture, garnish with toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
