In Season: Asian greens recipes: Bok choy, napa cabbage, mizuna

Modern Canadian palates are embracing a multitude of Asian greens - such as bok choy, Chinese (or napa) cabbage, mizuna and mustard greens - that have been staples in Eastern diets for centuries. Not only do Asian greens add a tasty crunch to your meals, they're chock-full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals for a minimum of calories.

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Below are The Canadian Living Test Kitchens' bok choy recipes, napa cabbage recipes, mizuna recipes and mustard greens recipes to help you enjoy heaps of Chinese greens. Remember - Quick & Easy recipes are made in 30 minutes or less!

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Bok choy recipes

• Quick & Easy recipe: Bok Choy
• Bok Choy Stir-Fry
• Braised Chicken and Bok Choy
• Chicken Soup with Wontons
• Chicken Braised with Chestnuts and Shiitake Mushrooms
• Chinese Chicken Stew
• Quick & Easy recipe: Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry
• Quick & Easy recipe: Bok Choy and Pork Stir-Fry
• Garlic Sesame Fish on Bok Choy
• Sesame Salmon Fillets and Bok Choy
• Baked Tofu with Braised Baby Bok Choy
• Quick & Easy recipe: Beef Noodle Soup (image featured above)

Chinese (napa) cabbage recipes

• Napa Slaw
• Macadamia Nut Slaw
• Sweet Pepper Slaw
• Stir-Fried Vegetables
• Buddhist Vegetable Medley
• Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage
• Thai Cabbage Refrigerator Pickles
• Tarragon Salmon with Balsamic Wine Sauce
• Chilled Asian Noodle Salad
• Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken
• Japanese Beef Hot Pot

Mizuna recipe

• Mesclun Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Chinese mustard greens recipe

• Upside-Down Corn Tart