Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce, a savory fusion of crisp-tender baby bok choy and smoky, garlicky goodness. This quick and flavorful dish combines the natural freshness of bok choy with a rich, umami-packed sauce made from crispy bacon, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for balance. A hint of chili flakes adds subtle heat, while the bacon's rendered fat deepens the flavor profile. Perfectly cooked until tender, the bok choy is tossed in the hot sauce and finished with a sprinkle of crunchy bacon bits for a delightful texture contrast. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect as a side for Asian-inspired meals or as a standalone low-carb option. Celebrate bold flavors with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 heads Baby bok choy
• 4 slices Bacon
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Trim the bottom ends of the baby bok choy and separate the leaves. Wash thoroughly and set aside to dry.

Step 2

Chop the bacon into small pieces and mince the garlic.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until crispy, then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the bacon fat in the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili flakes, and water to the pan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 6

In a separate skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the stems are tender and the leaves are wilted.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, pour the hot bacon sauce over the bok choy, and toss to coat.

Step 8

Remove from heat, sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces on top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1384.9 grams (1384.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480

Total Fat 27.00g	35%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.40g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 3639mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 38.00g	14%
Dietary Fiber 12.90g	46%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 33.80g	68%

Vitamin D 5IU	26%
Calcium 1298mg	100%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 3406mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 28.7%