Celebrate veggies all year long with a new vegetable each week! This week, we're highlighting bok choy.
Bok Choy Nutrition Info
*1 cup shredded has 9 calories, 0.1g fat (0g saturated fat), 45.5mg sodium, 1.5g carbohydrates, 0.7g fiber, 1g protein, 63% Vitamin A, 52% Vitamin C, 40% Vitamin K, 12% Folate
Bok Choy Fun Facts
*Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage.
*It has multiple spellings: bok choy, bok choi, pak choy, or pak choi
*Bok Choy is a powerful inflammation fighter.
Bok Choy Tips
*Look for bok choy that is green with no holes or wilted spots.
*1 pound of bok choy is about 4 individual heads of baby bok choy. It's about 6 cups chopped.
*Store bok choy in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Do not wash until just before using.
*When washing, make sure to clean thoroughly as dirt collects inside the leaves and stems.
*Bok Choy is often served sautéed or in soups.
Bok Choy Recipes:
Five Spice Baby Bok Choy
Sesame Chicken, Baby Bok Choy, and Cucumber & Pepper Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
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