With tender leaves and crunchy stems, bok choy is a mild veggie that can offer so much to your dinner plate: it absorbs whatever flavor you add it to, cooks quickly, stores well, and is especially delicious in the summer when it’s grown locally in Skagit Valley! Whether you go for a standard bok choy or the adorably tender baby bok choy, read on to discover some of our favorite ways to enjoy this veggies, from stir fries and soups to side dishes and salads.

Baby Bok Choy in Black Bean Sauce

When you see those cute baby bok choy at the co-op, do you know what to do with them? This is an easy introduction to these crisp little gems!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons black bean sauce (available at Asian markets if not at the co-op)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable stock
6 small baby bok choy
1 large red Fresno or jalapeño pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cloves garlic

Directions

Stir the black bean sauce, sesame oil, sugar and stock in a small bowl and reserve.
Trim the bases of the bok choy, then cut the bok choy in half vertically, then cut each half in half. Slice the Fresno or jalapeño pepper.
Place a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat and after a minute, drizzle in the canola oil. Add the bok choy and stir for two-three minutes to sear, then add the peppers and garlic. Stir for a few seconds.
Stir the reserved black bean mixture, then pour over the contents of the pan. Toss until coated and sizzling. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

Easy Peasy Wonton Soup with Bok Choy

When you’re wanting warming soup that isn’t overly heavy or creamy, this wonton soup is the way to go. Plus, it’ll be ready in less than 20 minutes! Works wonderfully for weeknights – and do toss in some Co-op shredded chicken for extra protein, if you wont to.

Ingredients

10-12 frozen wontons (or Loaban dumplings)
1 bok choy, chopped – leafy green and stalk separated
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1-inch knob of ginger, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Pantry ingredients: olive oil, 32oz container of chicken/veggie broth, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic

Directions

Add a Tbsp olive oil to a pot and sauté the shallot, ginger, and 2 Tbsp minced garlic.
Once fragrant, add chicken stock, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, ½ Tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add frozen wontons. Once wontons float to the top, toss in bok choy stalks and simmer for 2 minutes.
Distribute chopped bok choy leaves between two bowls. Pour soup over the bok choy, top with green onions and chili crisp, if desired. Enjoy!

Bok Choy in Ginger Sauce

A simple and classic way to enjoy bok choy, this recipe from RecipeTin Eats calls for just a few pantry staple ingredients and either baby or regular bok choy.

Once cut and prepped, bok choy is quickly steamed before being tossed with an asian-inspired sauce.

Enjoy this recipe as a side dish or toss in some chicken or tofu with the sauce for a stir fry.

Find the full recipe at RecipeTin Eats

Beef & Bok Choy Stir Fry

Forget the classic beef broccoli and swap in tender baby bok choy instead!

Another recipe made with pantry staples, this one-skillet meal comes together in just a half hour and is best served with white rice or tossed with rice noodles.

If you have extra veg taking up space in your fridge’s crisper, toss them in!

Find the full recipe at Spend with Pennies

Teriyaki Salmon and Bok Choy

While we’re of the mind that fresh-caught salmon is best enjoyed with simply salt and pepper, if you want to mix it up, go for teriyaki!

With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have a full sheet-pan meal of salmon, mushrooms, and bok choy ready for a quick weeknight meal.

Serve it over rice or pair it with udon noodles for a filling Asian-inspired bowl.

Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home

Red Curry Lemongrass Soup

Go cozy with this vegetarian-friendly red curry soup featuring mushrooms, tomato, baby bok choy, and lemon grass!

Inspired by the classic Tom Yum soup served at most Thai restaurants, this brothy take on those flavors is perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather.

If you want it creamy, add a splash of coconut milk just before serving.

Find the full recipe at Love and Lemons

Thai Peanut Chicken

Another Thai-inspired dish, this peanut chicken is loaded with a rich peanut sauce, chicken, carrots, bok choy, and crunchy chopped peanuts.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is packed with protein and nutrients for a quick and filling weeknight dinner.

Serve it over a bed of basmati rice or go low-carb with riced cauliflower.

Find the full recipe at Dinner at the Zoo

Chinese Noodle Soup

When you’re under the weather, nothing’s better than a quick and easy noodle soup.

Made of a simple broth of chicken stock, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sesame oil, this Chinese noodle soup from RecipeTin Eats comes together in just 10 minutes.

While this recipe is really about the broth, boy choy adds some crunchy green while shredded chicken boosts the protein.