Sautéed Luffa with Tomato
Sautéed Luffa with Tomato is a light, savory Chinese stir-fry featuring tender luffa gourd and juicy tomatoes, typically cooked with garlic and a touch of salt. It's a classic home-style dish, especially popular in summer across various regions of China.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good source of dietary fiber and key vitamins. A typical serving offers around 80-100 kcal, with most energy coming from the natural sugars in the tomatoes and the small amount of cooking oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Luffa gourd is a summer vegetable known for its cooling properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine, making this dish a popular choice for hot weather. The combination also creates a nice contrast in textures—soft, slightly spongy luffa against juicy tomato—and a balance of mild and tangy flavors.
