Roasted Bacon with Pak Choi
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's one of my go to weeknight dinners that comes together in just 35 minutes. The crispy roasted bacon pairs beautifully with tender pak choi, which is packed with calcium and vitamins that support bone health. What I love most is how simple it is: everything roasts in the oven while you prep the ginger garlic sauce. The sesame oil and soy sauce create this amazing umami depth that makes the whole dish feel restaurant quality, yet it costs way less than ordering takeout. It's comfort food with an Asian twist that even my pickiest eaters enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 8bacon strips(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1½ poundspak choi(halved lengthwise)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1½ tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonginger(minced)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(white or black)
- 2scallions(sliced)
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bacon pieces on a large baking sheet lined with foil, spreading them in a single layer.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- 2
Roast bacon for 15-18 minutes until crispy and golden brown, stirring halfway through cooking time.
Tip: Don't walk away—bacon can brown quickly once it reaches the right temperature.
- 3
While bacon cooks, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Tip: This dressing can be made while the bacon is roasting to save time.
- 4
Remove bacon from oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat on the baking sheet.
Tip: Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat for cooking the pak choi.
- 5
Return the baking sheet with bacon fat to the oven. Add pak choi halves cut-side down and roast for 8-10 minutes until the cut sides are caramelized.
Tip: The direct contact with the hot pan creates a delicious golden crust.
- 6
Scatter minced garlic over the pak choi and roast for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Tip: Add garlic at the end to prevent it from burning while the vegetables cook.
- 7
Transfer roasted pak choi to a serving platter and drizzle with the prepared sesame-ginger dressing.
Tip: Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
- 8
Top with crispy bacon pieces, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, and serve immediately while the pak choi is still warm.
Tip: The warm vegetables will soften slightly while absorbing the flavors of the dressing.
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