Bok Choy Olive Pasta

Serves 3-4.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bok choy
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 12 oz dry mini ziti or other small cut pasta
• 8 Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
• 1 tsp Nigella black seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Remove stem ends of bok choy. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice in 1 inch pieces. Rinse carefully, leaving some moisture on the leaves.
2. Heat oil in large, heavy pot on medium high flame. Add bok choy and stir-fry 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic, salt and pepper and stir-fry another minute. Transfer bok choy mixture to a large serving bowl.
4. Using same heavy pot, add salted water and bring to boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente.
5. Drain pasta and add to bok choy mixture. Stir in basil, Kalamata olives and black seeds. Serve hot.