Keto Spicy Balsamic Bok Choy

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    9 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    14 min

Keto Spicy Balsamic Bok Choy

This flavorful bok choy is par cooked until just tender then pan fried with balsamic vinegar and chili flakes until golden and caramelized.

This is a great side option for chicken or pork.

  • Net Carbs

    4.4 g

  • Fiber

    4.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    8.7 g

  • Protein

    6.6 g

  • Fats

    4.1 g

86 cals

Keto Spicy Balsamic Bok Choy

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Ingredients

  • Bok Choy

    Bok Choy

    2 head

  • Hot Chili Pepper, Dried, With Seeds

    Hot Chili Pepper, Dried, With Seeds

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Balsamic Vinegar

    Balsamic Vinegar

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 4

14 min

  • Step 1

    Slice the bok choy in half lengthwise and remove any stringy outer leaves. Add to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain completely.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Whisk together the chili flakes, balsamic and lemon juice.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the pan, sweating gently until tender. Add the bok choy and cook for a minute or two on both sides to brown a little.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the balsamic and chili mixture and stir fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and caramelized all over.
    Step 4

Comments 4

  • SarahisThrilled

    SarahisThrilled 3 years ago

    Great basics here...I will be adding flavors from this starting point

    • AnnieBW1

      AnnieBW1 4 years ago

      Way too spicy! The red pepper overpowered everything. Next time, I'll leave them out ot only use a tiny amount.

      • AwesomeRadish979869

        AwesomeRadish979869 3 years ago

        Trying this tonight - taking your recommendations! ☺️

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous 5 years ago

      I feel it needs to be a bit more saucy. Next time I’ll add a dash of sesame oil too. Certainly will makes this again!!