Stir-fried Poke Greens with Garlic
Stir-fried Poke Greens with Garlic is a classic home-style dish from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region of China, featuring tender poke greens (also known as Malabar spinach or climbing spinach) stir-fried with aromatic garlic. The dish is prized for its vibrant green color, slightly earthy flavor, and the satisfying contrast between the soft greens and the fragrant, golden-brown garlic.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories and carbohydrates while being a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. It is particularly rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron, making it a nutrient-dense addition to a meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin K | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 4500 IU |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Folate | 70 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Poke greens are a heat-loving vine vegetable, making them a popular summer green in southern China when other leafy vegetables are scarce. Nutritionally, they are unique among greens for their high mucilage content, which can give them a slightly slippery texture when cooked, similar to okra.
