Bacon-y Bok Choy
Description
Bok choy is fried with bacon, onion, and garlic for a satisfying side dish that's ready in under 30 minutes. Serve over rice for a main dish.
Ingredients
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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1/2 small red onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 pounds baby bok choy
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate bacon and drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet.
2
Add onion, oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic to grease in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add bok choy, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid; cook and stir until bok choy is tender but still a bit crunchy, about 2 more minutes. Stir in bacon and season with salt. Serve immediately.