Roasted Organic Asian Greens with tamari, ginger, and sesame is delicious as a side dish or on it's on! Here's a simple recipe for you to try.
Ingredients:
- 450 grams of Asian greens (such as bok choy, or pak choy)
- 30 milliliters of tamari (or soy sauce if preferred)
- 30 milliliters of sesame oil
- 30 milliliters of toasted sesame seeds
- 2.5 centimeters of fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 15 milliliters of honey or maple syrup
- 15 milliliters of rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Ghee or oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
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Prepare the Asian greens: Rinse the greens thoroughly and trim the ends, halve or quarter them lengthwise. Leave the smaller ones whole.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari (or soy sauce), sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar. If you like a little heat, you can add red pepper flakes to taste. Set the sauce aside.
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Lightly grease a baking sheet with c a small amount of oil or ghee to prevent sticking.
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Arrange the Asian greens on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Drizzle the tamari, ginger, and sesame sauce over the greens.
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Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the greens.
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Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
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Roast the greens in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly caramelized around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
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Once roasted, remove the Asian greens from the oven and serve immediately. You can garnish with extra sesame seeds and a drizzle of extra tamari or sesame oil if desired.
This roasted Asian greens recipe pairs well with a variety of main courses, especially Asian-inspired dishes. Enjoy your delicious and healthy greens with tamari, ginger, and sesame!
