Spring green growing season has arrived – I was just thrilled to see bok choy starts at our local plant nursery last week! I have been a huge fan of bok choy for many years, especially after I saw the nutrient content of this lovely leafy green:
Bok choy – 3 cups chopped
Calcium 220.5
Iron 1.68
Zinc 0.40
Magnesium 39.9
Potassium 529.2
Folate 138.6
Vitamin C 94.5
Three cups of bok choy contains notable amounts of calcium, vitamin C, folate, and potassium. The calcium content of bok choy is exceptional among leafy greens and plant foods in general.
Bok choy, which also goes by the common name pac choi (there are actually a few common names), is a member of the cabbage plant family, also known as the Brassicaceae. Other members of this plant family include kale, cauliflower, and broccoli, which are also known for their notable calcium content. The cabbage family used to be known as the Cruciferae, which was originally named for the cross-like appearance of the flower petals among members of this plant family.
I love the purple color of this bok choy variety in addition to the usual dark green color of bok choy leaves. At this stage, bok choy leaves have a very mild flavor in comparison to mature bok choy plants.
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