Asian greens recipe
Whip up this Asian-inspired side in just 10 minutes. Stir-frying pak choi brings out a nutty flavour that works really well with iron-rich spinach and sesame seeds. You can make the flavours pop even more by seasoning the dish with a little light soy.
See method- Serves 6
- 10 mins to prepare
- 50 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
- 250g pack pak choi, quartered
- 200g pack spinach
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 210kJ 50.0kcal
- Fat
- 4g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.4g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 1.5gProtein 2.0gFibre 1.4g
Method
- In a dry wok or frying pan, toast the sesame seeds over a medium heat, stirring frequently until golden. Tip the sesame seeds onto a plate and set aside until needed.
- Return the pan to a medium-high heat and add the groundnut oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the garlic is just beginning to sizzle, then add the pak choi and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the spinachwith 1 tbsp water and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach has just wilted; season. Drizzle with sesame oil and scatter the sesame seeds before serving.
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