Luffa and Egg Stir-fry
Luffa and Egg Stir-fry is a simple, savory dish from Chinese home cooking, featuring tender slices of luffa gourd scrambled with fluffy eggs. It typically includes garlic and a light seasoning of salt and sometimes soy sauce. This quick-cooked dish highlights the luffa's delicate, slightly sweet flavor and soft texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and carbohydrates, providing a good source of plant-based protein from the eggs and dietary fiber from the luffa. A typical serving offers key nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 25 µg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Luffa, also known as silk gourd or Chinese okra, is a member of the gourd family and is prized in Asian cuisine for its mild flavor and ability to absorb seasonings. Nutritionally, it's very low in calories and high in water content, making it a hydrating and light vegetable choice.
