Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-Fry

This bok choy and asparagus stir-fry is light, nutritious, and full of sweetened umami flavor from a homemade garlic-ginger sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 4 heads baby bok choy
• 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or more as needed
• 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
• 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 0.5 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 onion, chopped, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and cornstarch together in a saucepan to desired thickness. Add beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let sauce simmer until thickened while you cook the vegetables, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add asparagus, onion, and garlic; cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add bok choy and zucchini; cook until still slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more. Stir sauce into vegetables and top with sesame seeds.