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Sesame Carrots & Garlic Bok Choy

Servings: 4
Author: Nicki Sizemore

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil , divided
  • 4 medium carrots , cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large garlic cloves , thinly sliced
  • 2 heads baby bok choy , coarsely chopped
  • Pinch gochugaru or red pepper flakes
  • Juice from ½ lime

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Do Ahead: The carrots can be made up to 1 hour in advance. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Pile in the bok choy and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of gochugaru or red pepper flakes. Increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bok choy is crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Do Ahead: The bok choy can be made up to 1 hour in advance. Serve warm or at room temperature.