Use large or baby bok choy in this easy vegetable side dish. The bok choy is braised with a simple combination of butter, chicken broth, and bacon. A bit of garlic and lemon juice adds flavor as well. Feel free to use more bacon or omit the bacon.
PrintBraised Bok Choy With Bacon
Braised bok choy with bacon is a tasty way to enjoy this vegetable. Make the recipe with baby bok choy if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetables, Side Dish
- Method: Braise
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch bok choy, or about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash bok choy; cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the bok choy and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, crumbled bacon, and seasonings, to taste.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
