Braised Bok Choy with Pattypan Squash


  • 1 head of bok choy/2 heads baby bok choy
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large or 2 small leeks, sliced, with dark green part discarded
  • 1-2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 small pattypan or summer squash
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (we like white balsamic for this recipe) 
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper


Rinse bok choy well in cold water.  Separate stalks from leaves. Chop stalks.  Place leaves atop one another and roll into a cylinder.  Slice cylinder horizontally, making “ribbons.”


Heat olive oil in a lidded saucepan.  Add leek, garlic and bok choy stems.  Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and sauté for five minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.   


Fold in squash.  Add broth and cover. Cook an additional 5-7 minutes, until squash is just tender.  Place bok choy ribbons on top of veggies.  Cover saucepan with the lid and allow to "steam" for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. 


Remove from heat when greens are tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.


Enjoy!


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