Description
This Easy Bok Choy & Mushroom Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy 20-minute meal featuring tender bok choy, savory mushrooms, and a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles for a satisfying vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups bok choy, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauce and Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Serving
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare the pan for sautéing the aromatics and vegetables.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, which releases their flavors into the oil.
- Cook mushrooms and bell pepper: Add the sliced mushrooms and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms become tender and the peppers slightly soften.
- Add bok choy: Stir in the chopped bok choy and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until it wilts but still retains some crispness.
- Add sauces: Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring everything to combine and evenly coat the vegetables with the flavorful sauce.
- Thicken sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, helping it to cling to the vegetables.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed to enhance the overall flavor.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- Feel free to substitute other mushrooms like cremini or oyster mushrooms.
- Add protein such as tofu, tempeh, or chicken for a heartier dish.
- Stir-fry over high heat for best texture and flavor.
- To make it spicier, add a dash of chili flakes or fresh sliced chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: bok choy stir-fry, mushroom stir-fry, quick vegetarian dinner, easy Asian vegetables, garlic ginger stir-fry
