Stir-fried Basella with Garlic

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Stir-fried Basella with Garlic is a simple, quick-cooked vegetable dish featuring tender Malabar spinach (Basella alba) leaves and stems, typically sautéed with aromatic garlic and a touch of oil. It's a popular home-style side dish in various Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian cooking, where the vegetable is readily available.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, making it a light and nutritious option. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium, providing a good boost of dietary fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	65 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	2 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	120 mg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Vitamin C	40 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	65 mg
Potassium	500 mg
Folate	90 µg
Vitamin K	120 µg

Per 1 cup (180 g), cooked · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Basella is a heat-loving vine often called 'Malabar spinach' but is botanically unrelated to true spinach, offering a milder, slightly peppery flavor and a satisfyingly mucilaginous texture when cooked. Nutritionally, it is a powerhouse for plant-based iron and calcium, and its high antioxidant content, particularly beta-carotene, supports eye and immune health.