Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

This quick and easy stir-fry makes an excellent supper served over brown rice, sprinkled with chopped peanuts.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

1 tablespoon peanut oil

3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)

1 (2-pound) bok choy, tough base trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise

8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced

2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce or mushroom soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted (dark) sesame oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a wok or large nonstick skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add the bok choy and mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and serve at once.

{PER SERVING} Calories 112 • Protein 5g • Total Fat 8g • Sat Fat 1g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 9g • Dietary Fiber 3g • Sodium 450mg

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