ROASTED BOK CHOY W/CITRUS & BLACK GARLIC
Ingredients:
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4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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Zest of 1 orange
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Juice of 1/2 orange
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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3–4 cloves black garlic, mashed into a paste
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1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (optional)
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1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Prepare Bok Choy:
Wash and pat dry bok choy halves. Place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. -
Make Citrus-Black Garlic Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, mashed black garlic, soy sauce, and honey or maple syrup (if using) until smooth. -
Roast Bok Choy:
Brush the bok choy generously with the citrus-black garlic mixture.
Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes, until the leaves are crispy and the stalks are tender. -
Finish & Serve:
Remove from the oven and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.