Lemon Bok Choy

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Lemon Bok Choy

(recipe serving size: 2 people)

For the bok choy:

1 large bok choy

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tb cilantro, chopped

1 tb extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Crushed red pepper for garnish and heat (optional)

Drizzle of honey (optional)

Rinse and trim the bok choy and cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch slices. Coat the bottom of a pan with the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and toss in the oil. Season with the salt and cracked black pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetable starts to brown. Add the garlic and cilantro and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add the juice of the lemon to the pan, cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the bok choy is tender. Drizzle with honey to balance the citrus if desired. Serve while warm.

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