Thai · Dinner
Spicy Stir-Fried Morning Glory (Low-Calorie)
Morning glory stems and leaves stir-fried quickly in a hot wok with garlic, fresh chili, and soy sauce with a light vegetable-based umami accent, finished with a squeeze of lime. Uses minimal oil and no sugar-heavy glaze, keeping the classic Thai vegetable dish crisp, savoury, and genuinely low in calories.
$3
8 minsPrep
5 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
95Calories
4.2gProtein
4.3gFat
12.1gCarbs
2.5gSugar
3.8gFiber
380mgSodium
0mgChol
0.6gSat Fat
580mgPotassium
110mgCalcium
3.2mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
75mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-carb
high-fiber
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Trim the morning glory into 2-inch lengths, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the fresh chilies.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat for 30 seconds until shimmering, then add garlic and chilies, stirring constantly for 15 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add morning glory stems and stir-fry over high heat for 30 seconds until softening, then add the leaves and continue for 45 seconds.
4
Transfer to a plate, squeeze lime juice over the top, and serve immediately while steaming.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g morning glory (water spinach)
- 6 cloves6 cloves garlic
- 44 fresh red chilies
- 4 tsp4 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup120ml water
