Serves: 3
Fruits and Vegetables: 1 cup per serving
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Chinese bitter melon
1 small potato, peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
¾ teaspoon dry garlic chutney powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Directions
- Wash and prepare fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Slice bitter melon once lengthwise. Chop into ¼-inch-thick slices.
- Place bitter melon pieces in a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle them lightly with salt and water. Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and potatoes. Sprinkle them lightly with salt and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Add bitter melon slices to saucepan and cover with a lid.
- Stir every few minutes for about 8 to 10 minutes until onions, potatoes, and bitter melon are caramelized. Add an additional teaspoon of oil, if needed.
- Add dry garlic chutney powder and continue to stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve hot with rice.
Tip
Use any Chinese, Japanese, or Indian variety of bitter melon.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup; Calories: 120; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Fiber: 4 g; Fat: 6 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium:110 mg