15 Plant-Based Bok Choy Recipes

Bok choy is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that is a staple in many Asian cuisines. From soups to salads to power bowls, bok choy adds a bright, fresh flavor and a satisfying crunch to any recipe, no matter how you prepare it.

1. Miso-Mustard Tempeh with Roasted Baby Bok Choy

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The spicy mustard and the savory miso perfectly complement the earthy nuttiness of the tempeh. With tender stems and crispy leaves, the roasted bok choy is special in its own right. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top right before you are about to eat to bring out the best in every flavor. Altogether, this Miso-Mustard Tempeh with Roasted Baby Bok Choy by Lisa Dawn Angerame is not only healthy but pretty too! Serve with a nice little bowl of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

2. Lentil, Rice and Bok Choy Soup

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Made with brown lentils, brown basmati rice, carrots, celery and bok choy, this one-pot Lentil, Rice and Bok Choy Soup by Julie Zimmer is a complete healthy meal in a bowl. One serving will give you all the plant protein and phytonutrients that you need.

3. Quinoa Fried Rice With Bok Choy and Tempeh

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A healthified take on Chinese takeout, this Quinoa Fried Rice With Bok Choy and Tempeh by Amy Height is packed with nutrient-dense veggies, delicious plant protein and nutritious (not indigestion-promoting) fats.

4. Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Red Curry Soup

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This Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Red Curry Soup by Gina Fontana is so fragrant and flavorful, it really has crept up on my list of favorite condiments. The amazing thing about red curry paste is- because it’s so flavorful in itself, you don’t really need to add many other spices to this soup.

5. Bok Choy Namul: Korean Bok Choy 

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Bok choy is mild in flavor and the stems are lightly sweet and crunchy. It also takes on any flavor it’s cooked with, so it’s the perfect canvas for these Korean spices! This Bok Choy Namul: Korean Bok Choy by Julie Park is a quick and easy 10-minute veggie side dish that is hearty, healthy, and full of Korean flavors like gochujang and sesame oil.

6. Ginger-Citrus Tofu Powerbowl with Bok Choy and Cashews

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Zippy and fresh with a hint of crunch, this perfectly balanced Ginger-Citrus Tofu Powerbowl with Bok Choy and Cashews by Amy Height is packed with protein and fiber. You’ll love it!

7. Sweet and Spicy Bok Choy 

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Sautéed in a sticky glaze of maple syrup and Sriracha, this Sweet and Spicy Bok Choy by Jordan and Clark Cord has a mouthwatering mixture of spicy and sweet. The bok choy softens up perfectly as it cooks, getting a little crisp from the pan, and then it soaks up every drop of the sauce between all of the leaves. Pair this with sticky rice for a delicious, Chinese meal.

8. Healthier Restaurant-Style Chinese Bok Choy and Tofu

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This simple dish of fresh bok choy and fried tofu stir-fried in a thick, flavorful sauce is perhaps one of the most popular Asian vegetable dishes. The deeply flavorful sauce is made from soy sauce, vegetable broth, a dash of sugar for sweetness, and cornstarch to make it thick. Crispy fried tofu and stir-fried bok choy are combined with aromatic ginger, shallot, and garlic, then cooked in the sauce. A splash of vegan fish sauce finishes off this Healthier Restaurant-Style Chinese Bok Choy and Tofu by Raymund Macaalay  adds a distinct flavor.

9. Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Chinese Noodle Cake 

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One of the beauties of stir-frying is that it can be done quickly and with just about anything in the refrigerator. In this Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Chinese Noodle Cake recipe by Pavani Nandula, bok choy and sliced red peppers are cooked in a stir-fry sauce made from vegetable broth, soy sauce, sherry, and savory sauce to give a thick, full-flavored sauce. Instead of being served on a bed of rice, Chinese noodles are cooked through and then packed into a non-stick skillet to get a crispy and crunchy exterior with the tender and chewy center.

10. Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Seitan

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This Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Seitan by Dawn Kriss is a really simple, straightforward recipe. There are all kinds of fun ways to spice it up! You could add ginger along with the onion or garlic at the beginning, red pepper flakes or white pepper at the end, etc. I’d recommend serving with rice, or even rice noodles or soba. If you want to serve with noodles, you can add the pre-cooked noodles to the stir-fry at the very end, along with some hoisin sauce and soy sauce, to moisten.

11. Crispy Coconut Tofu With Bok Choy

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If you’re looking for an effortless curry dish, your search ends here. This Crispy Coconut Tofu With Bok Choy by Gabrielle St. Claire is affordable, approachable, and can pair with any veggie you like. It’s crispy, sweet from the coconut flour and coconut rice, and also spicy from the Sriracha!

12. Bok Choy With Shiitake Mushrooms

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Bok Choy With Shiitake Mushrooms such an awesome pair! There are many ways to cook this recipe by Raymund Macaalay and the outcome is always great.

13. Bok Choy Soup

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Bok choy, also known as leafy Chinese-cabbage, is a nutrient dense food. Although it’s best to eat vegetables raw, from time to time, it is nice to cook or steam them. This Asian-style Bok Choy Soup by Julie Zimmer is a complete healthy meal that tastes great and can be enjoyed all year round. For added flavor, sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds on top.

14. Ginger Bok Choy Soup

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This simple Ginger Bok Choy Soup by Annie Markowitz is packed with flavor and can accommodate even the majority of the diets you will encounter– it’s gluten-free, oil-free and paleo. The ginger and garlic perfume this soup’s base while the chewy noodles and tender bok choy give this steamy delight the perfect texture.

15. Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup With Bok Choy 

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This Hot and Sour Mushroom Soup With Bok Choy by Raymund Macaalay is tangy, flavorful, and delicious. The soup uses several different types of mushrooms to give the broth an earthy depth of flavor and the bok choy provides a nice crunch to every bite. This is the perfect dish for a cold night.

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