Sweet & Savory Roasted Baby Bok Choy
Roasted baby bok choy with sweet apples and savory Parmesan cheese is a quick, flavorful side that’s both healthy and irresistible!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 6 bunches Baby Bok Choy cleaned and cut in half lengthwise—see note
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup grated hard cheese (about 100 grams) Parmesan cheese, or vegan gourmet cheddar, to keep it dairy-free
- 1 cup grated apple (about 125 grams)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover the bottom of a large rimmed baking sheet with one tablespoon of olive oil or cover with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
- Arrange the bok choy on the baking sheet cut sides up.6 bunches Baby Bok Choy
- Divide the grated cheese and apple equally on top of the bok choy and a little between the leaves.1 cup grated hard cheese (about 100 grams), 1 cup grated apple (about 125 grams)
- Sprinkle the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil on top of the vegetables and the leaves' ends.3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Tip: Use a pastry brush to ensure that all leaves are covered with olive oil (feel free to use one extra tablespoon of olive oil than suggested). Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the leaves become wilted and slightly brown and the cheese is melted. The core remains tender-crisp.
- Put bok choy on a platter or serving dish. Enjoy!
Notes
Baby Bok Choy: If some vegetables are larger than others, cut them lengthwise in thirds to make them roughly the same size, so they cook evenly.
How to Clean Baby Bok Choy: Rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove any grit in between the leaves and the bottom base. Pat-dry with a paper towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 0.2mg
