Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful Easy Bok Choy & Mushroom Stir-Fry combining tender bok choy and earthy mushrooms sautéed in a savory umami-rich sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light, nourishing meal, this stir-fry is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- Fresh bok choy (bite-sized pieces, leaves and stalks separated)
- Button or cremini mushrooms (sliced evenly)
- Garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh ginger (grated)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Optional chili flakes (to taste)
Sauce & Oil
- Soy sauce (to taste, or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free option)
- Sesame oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Wash and chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces, separating the leaves from the stalks since they cook at different rates. Slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cook Aromatics: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring quickly until fragrant but not browned (about 30 seconds).
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, approximately 5 minutes, to deepen their umami flavor.
- Add Bok Choy Stalks: Add the bok choy stalks first and stir frequently. Cook for 2–3 minutes as they take longer to soften than the leaves.
- Incorporate Bok Choy Leaves and Sauce: Add the leafy parts of the bok choy along with soy sauce. Toss quickly to coat and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the leaves wilt but remain bright green.
- Final Touches: Give the stir-fry a last toss, adjust seasoning with salt or more soy sauce if needed. Optionally, sprinkle chili flakes and sliced green onions before serving for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- Use high heat to keep vegetables crisp and flavorful.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking, as stir-frying is fast-paced.
- Slice mushrooms evenly for consistent cooking.
- Finish with fresh herbs like green onions or cilantro to brighten the dish.
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water or soy sauce to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg