Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
Assuming the per serving nutrition for the recipe is:
– 112 kcal
– 10g of fat
– 3g of saturates
– 6g of carbs
– 2g of sugars
– 1g of fibre
– 5g of protein
– 0.4g of salt
Here’s the HTML content:
kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
112 | 10g | 3g | 6g |
sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
2g | 1g | 5g | 0.4g |
Every so often, a recipe comes along that merges my childhood experiences of wholesomeness and deliciousness with my love for culinary creativity. The Roasted Bok Choy with Parmesan Cheese recipe is exactly that. It may be far removed from the traditional flavours found across Montana’s wide plains where I grew up, but that’s what cooking is all about – unearthing new and wonderful combinations that capture your heart, and this simple yet elegant dish does exactly that.
Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
Bringing Together Two Worlds
While it remains a staple of Eastern cuisine, it’s not too alarming to note that Bok Choy isn’t a common ingredient found in the traditional American culinary repertoire. However, it’s precisely this unfamiliarity that piqued my curiosity. You see, I find inspiration in every corner of our great land, and indeed, the food world at large. In Bok Choy, I found an opportunity to marry the earthy, hearty sustenance of the ranch with a tinge of exoticism and novelty that is characteristic of far-off lands.
A Harmonious Union of Flavors
When you pair humble leafy greens like Bok Choy with a classic like Parmesan cheese, magic happens. The bitterness of the Bok Choy paired with the nutty and salty profile of Parmesan creates a flavor profile hearty enough to satisfy the Montana rancher in me. Moreover, this recipe doesn’t shy away from featuring other staples in my roster – olive oil and garlic – which always add depth and spectrum of flavor to whatever they grace.
Beyond the bold and harmonious blend of flavors, there’s another reason why the Roasted Bok Choy with Parmesan Cheese recipe has elicited my ever-growing admiration – its nutritional richness. Bok Choy is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are instrumental to overall health. Together with the olive oil, which is high in good fats, and garlic, known for its numerous health benefits, this dish is not only tasty but nutritious and beneficial for the body. Bok Choy nutritional facts and health benefits of garlic are worth reviewing.
Roasted Bok Choy with Parmesan Cheese could well be a standalone meal for those looking to keep it simple or enjoy a light and refreshing dinner. But it could also work well as a side dish with proteins like steak or grilled chicken, adding a unique and savory touch to your traditional meal.
Be it the reminiscence of Montana plains or my itch for culinary exploration, the Roasted Bok Choy with Parmesan Cheese recipe unifies both, creating a dish that I can’t help but cherish. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do, and may it inspire you, as it does me, to step outside your comfort zone and experience the boundless joy of food exploration.
What You’ll Need
- 3 heads of Bok Choy
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Step Two
Slice off the end of each head of bok choy and wash it thoroughly under cold water. Then, slice each head of bok choy in half lengthwise.
Step Three
Place the bok choy halves on a baking sheet. Make sure they are facing cut-side up.
Step Four
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and thinly sliced garlic.
Step Five
Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the bok choy halves, using a brush to ensure that the mixture is evenly distributed.
Step Six
Sprinkle each bok choy with the shredded Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Step Seven
Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let it roast for around 6-8 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Step Eight
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bok choy cool a bit before serving. Enjoy your roasted bok choy with Parmesan cheese!