Ginisang Patani
Ginisang Patani is a classic Filipino vegetable stir-fry featuring tender lima beans (patani) sautéed with aromatics like garlic and onions, often enhanced with tomatoes, shrimp paste (bagoong), or small pieces of meat for added depth. It is a comforting, home-style dish commonly served as a main or side with steamed rice. The dish showcases the simplicity and resourcefulness of Filipino vegetable cookery.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, with a moderate carbohydrate content from the beans. It provides essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 180-220 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Folate | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Ginisang Patani is a prime example of 'ginisa'—a foundational Filipino sautéing technique that builds flavor from a base of garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Nutritionally, the lima beans offer a satisfying, hearty texture and are a valuable source of folate and plant protein in the Filipino diet.
