For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness. To enhance the flavor, marinate the asparagus and bok choy in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 30 minutes before stir-frying.
Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-Fry
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS9
A vibrant and quick stir-fry where crisp asparagus and tender bok choy meet in a savory-sweet sauce, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish to complement any Asian-inspired feast.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate22 g
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Fiber8 g
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Protein12 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium1375 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a saucepan, create a slurry by combining water and cornstarch to your desired thickness. Whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. (2 minutes)
02
StepBring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer gently, thickening as you prepare the vegetables. (5 minutes)
03
StepHeat vegetable oil in a wok or a large frying pan over medium-high heat. (1 minute)
04
StepAdd asparagus, onion, and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the asparagus is slightly tender and bright green. (5 minutes)
05
StepIntroduce the baby bok choy and chopped zucchini. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp, retaining a slight bite. (5 minutes)
06
StepPour the thickened sauce over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Ensure the sauce is well distributed and the vegetables are glistening. (2 minutes)
07
StepTransfer to a serving dish and garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
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Jonas Davis
Jun 30, 2025The bok choy was perfectly crisp-tender, just the way I like it!
Ken Macejkovic
Jun 22, 2025This recipe is a weeknight savior! Quick, easy, and delicious.
Albertha Schumm
Jun 20, 2025I used rice noodles instead of rice. It was great and easy to combine.
Jennifer Dickinson
Jun 19, 2025I added a touch of honey to the sauce for extra sweetness. It was a hit!