Ginger Bok Choy and Beef Saute

Textures, flavors and healthy, healthy, healthy, define this Asian inspired dish. bok choy is plentiful in antioxidants and can aid in the prevention of cancer. It is rich in folic acid, potassium, vitamin c and can assist in weight loss.

Ingredients:

Beef strips 2 cups (optional) or replace with tofu
10 bok choy stems
2 red peppers cut into strips
1/2 cup green onions
1/4 sesame sticks
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp minced ginger
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper
Jasmine rice

Preparations:

1. Pour olive oil in wok or skillet and saute garlic and ginger.
2. Add strips of beef or tofu and cook for 4 minutes.
3. Add peppers and bok choy
4. Prepare jasmine rice in rice cooker or stove top.
5. Half way through cooking add soy sauce and rice vinegar (approx 5 minutes into cooking).
6. Cover and let steam until the veggies are tender but not over cooked. (approx. 10 minutes).
7. Toss in green onions and pepper.
8. Spoon cooked rice on plate and top with bok choy saute and top with fresh scallions and sesame sticks.

Serves 4