Vegan day 26: Bok choy with nuts

I didn’t even know what bok choy was 2 years ago. Now, I love it! It’s often what I will eat when dining out in Asian restaurants. Bok choy falls under the category of cruciferous vegetables. These are known for their cancer preventing nutrients and antioxidants as well as their assistance in breaking down fats and eliminating toxins! 

Bok choy has hardly any calories. The pine nuts do though lol! Pine nuts have some of the healthier fats- monounsaturated, omega 6, plus B vitamins, vitamin E, manganese and other minerals. It’s not an omega 3 fat in case you were wondering- but it’s tastes great and holds some health benefits at the same time. You can substitute with other nuts such as sliced almonds or walnuts. “Plant-based omega-3 fatty acids can be found in flaxseed oil, walnuts, soybeans and mungo beans. Also linseed oil, canola oil, walnut oil and wheat germ oil contain them.” (Richardson, Jake 2011)


Simple 5 minute meal: steamed or sautéed! 


BOK CHOY with pine nuts
  • Bok choy
  • Coconut oil
  • Tamari
  • Garlic, onions, ginger
  • Water
  • cilantro
  • Black pepper
  • Pine nuts


This is sautéed for literally 5 minutes or less. Heat up a frying pan with coconut oil or oil of your choice! Add the trinity roots (remember… garlic, onions and ginger). I added a little water, tamari, cilantro, black pepper and the boy choy (cut the long way with the bottoms snipped.) Finished it with pine nuts on top! Delicious!
For more information on the nutrients for bok choyEating Nuts for Heart HealthVegans Need B12 and Omega Fatty Acids for Heart Health“This information is for education only and is not meant to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any disease or medical condition”

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