Stir-fried Savoy with Garlic
Stir-fried Savoy with Garlic is a simple yet flavorful vegetable side dish featuring tender-crisp Savoy cabbage leaves sautéed with aromatic garlic. It is a classic example of Chinese home-style cooking, where quick cooking over high heat preserves the vegetable's texture and fresh taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, while being a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving provides a modest amount of protein and is particularly rich in Vitamin K and Vitamin C.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 7 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin K | 85 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Savoy cabbage, with its crinkled leaves, is a European variety that has been enthusiastically adopted into Chinese cuisine, showcasing the adaptability of stir-fry techniques to diverse ingredients. Nutritionally, the quick stir-frying method helps retain the cabbage's heat-sensitive nutrients like Vitamin C better than prolonged boiling.
