Mushroom and Bok Choy

This Mushroom and Bok Choy dish is a delightful low-carb baked meal that combines earthy mushrooms with crisp bok choy, all infused with aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, it's a healthy and satisfying dish that showcases the flavors of Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Bok Choy - 200 grams
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 150 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy Sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame Oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red Pepper Flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black Pepper - to taste
• Green Onions - 2 stalks, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash the bok choy thoroughly and cut it in half lengthwise.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place the bok choy halves in a baking dish, cut side up, and arrange the mushroom mixture over the bok choy.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep moisture in and bake for 20 minutes.
6. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the mushrooms to brown slightly.
7. Remove from the oven, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin K and vitamin C from bok choy.
• Mushrooms provide antioxidants and may support immune function.

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