Braised Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic

Serves 4

1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, drained, and sliced lengthwise
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

1. Bring broth, butter, garlic, and ginger to a simmer in a large heavy skillet. Arrange bok choy evenly in skillet, cover, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bok choy to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.
2. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Stir in toasted sesame oil and pour mixture over bok choy. Season with sea salt and pepper, if desired.

Recipe provided by James Rouse, ND, the creator of Optimum Wellness and The Fit Kitchen, seen weekly on NBC's KUSA television news.

PER SERVING: 60 cal, 64% fat cal, 5g fat, 2g sat fat, 14mg chol, 3g protein, 3g carb, 1g fiber, 107mg sodium