As a Gardener, growing, caring, and harvesting bok choy can be so much fun.
But the best part of growing Bok Choy is eating it!
Below are 3 TASTY Bok Choy Recipes that ALL Gardeners can make, no matter your skill level.
Recipe #1: Wonton Soup w/ Bok Choy
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup julienne cut carrots
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 frozen wontons (pre-made chicken, shrimp or vegetarian)
- 4 heads bok choy, washed and kept whole
garnishes: cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, lime
Directions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Saute onion, green onion, carrots, ginger, and garlic for five minutes.
- Step 2: Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Step 3: Add frozen wontons and simmer for five minutes. Add bok choy. Continue to simmer for another five minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from heat.
- Step 5: Place soup in serving bowls, garnish, and enjoy.
Nutrition
- 664 calories
- 27.1g fat
- 5.9g saturated fat
- 38mg cholesterol
- 2463g sodium
- 2426mg potassium
- 80.9g of carbohydrates
- 11g sugar
- 11.5g fiber
- 35g protein
Recipe #2: Italian Wedding Soup
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 1/2 cups pre-made meatballs (can be frozen)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup Pastina, Orzo or any other small pasta of choice (uncooked)
- 1 handful fresh Spinach
Directions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Step 3: Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Add the chicken broth and pre-made mini meatballs.
- Step 5: Bring to a boil.
- Step 6: Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 7: Add pasta or any pasta of choice, zucchini, and fresh spinach.
- Step 8: Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes or until noodles are fully cooked.
- Step 9: Remove from heat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread!
Nutrition
- 132 calories
- 4.5g fat
- 0.9g saturated fat
- 0mg cholesterol
- 1052g sodium
- 491mg potassium
- 14g of carbohydrates
- 3.7g sugar
- 1.8g fiber
- 35g protein
Recipe #3: Swiss Chard and Sausage Soup
Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of Swiss Chard, chopped
- 1/2 lb bulk mild Italian Sausage
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, mined
- 2 cans (15-ounce) great northern beans – rinsed, drained
- 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- Parmesan cheese – garnish
Directions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauce for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add sausage and cook until brown.
- Step 3: Add carrots, beans, broth, tomatoes, and Italian Seasoning.
- Step 4: Continue to simmer for 25 minutes.
- Step 5: Add Swiss chard and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, serve, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- 489 calories
- 25.6g fat
- 5.4g saturated fat
- 26mg cholesterol
- 1558g sodium
- 1006mg potassium
- 36.3g of carbohydrates
- 4g sugar
- 8.1g fiber
- 30.6g protein
