Grilled Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Super-quick and easy grilled bok choy and mushrooms make an elegant side dish or light lunch. Blanching the bok choy before grilling ensures that the bright green leaves retain their color and crisp-tenderness while the stems have a chance to soften. Oiling the grill grates well before you start cooking will help prevent the bok choy and mushrooms from sticking. As the vegetables cook, the sugars will caramelize, giving them a slightly sweet and smoky flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a bit of brightness and acidity to the dish, while a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs adds a touch of sophistication. Grilled lemon wedges are the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of extra flavor and color.
In the realm of vegetables, bok choy and mushrooms are often overlooked in favor of more glamorous produce. But these humble ingredients have a lot to offer, especially when grilled. Grilled bok choy and mushrooms are a simple but delicious side dish or light lunch. The bok choy retains its bright green color and crisp-tender texture, while the mushrooms become tender and slightly charred. A squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs add a touch of brightness and sophistication. This recipe is so easy to make, it's almost embarrassing. But don't let the simplicity fool you—the results are anything but ordinary. Grilled bok choy and mushrooms are a versatile dish that can be served as a side, a main course, or even a snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook vegetables, give grilled bok choy and mushrooms a try. You won't be disappointed.
Grilled Bok Choy and Mushrooms Grilled Bok Choy and Mushrooms Grilled Bok Choy and Mushrooms Grilled Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 heads of baby bok choy
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
  • Grilled lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Trim the ends off the bok choy and cut them in half lengthwise.
  3. Add the bok choy and mushrooms to a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Grill the bok choy and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve with grilled lemon wedges, if desired.
Why It Works
  • Blanching the bok choy before grilling helps to retain its bright green color and crisp-tender texture.
  • Oiling the grill grates well before you start cooking will help prevent the bok choy and mushrooms from sticking.
  • The sugars in the vegetables will caramelize as they cook, giving them a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice adds a bit of brightness and acidity to the dish.
  • A sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs adds a touch of sophistication.
  • Grilled lemon wedges are the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of extra flavor and color.