Lemony Bok Choy
Lemony Bok Choy
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 pound baby bok choy, washed and sliced in half lengthwise
¼ cup shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp lemon zest
½ tsp sea salt
Optional: red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes and garlic and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet add the shallots and stir until translucent, add the bok choy halves cut side down and cook for about two minutes until the bottoms soften and the outer leaves wilt. Turn the bok choy over and drizzle with the reserved lemon mixture. After 2 minutes turn the bok choy once more, cook for an additional minute and serve. This is a wonderful side dish to serve with chicken or fish. It can also be a great vegan dish served with brown basmati rice.
Benefits
High in antioxidants.
Excellent source of calcium.
High in potassium (potassium is very important for healthy muscle and nerve function)
High in Iron and Vitamin K (vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and healing wounds).
Helps prevent chronic disease
Beneficial for eye health due to containing beta –carotene helping in the prevention of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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